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About mbsbvu

EDUCATION: BAE, MAE, Aero. Eng'g - Rensselaer Poly Inst; Ph.D. Aero. Eng'g - M.I.T. CAREER: Engineer & Program Mgr. - The Boeing Co. 1966-2000. Retired 2000. Founder of Political Discussion Group: Conservative Enthusiasts Greater Seattle Area - -2006

Separating the Right from the Wrong and Left: Seizing the Moral High Ground

Posted on Friday, April 6, 2012 by mbsbvu

Over the past several decades, poverty has decreased the world over. Many people, however, are unaware of this face. Moreover, American citizens are equally unaware of where the credit for this progress belongs. Much of the credit for this achievement … Continue reading →

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The Morality of Government Entitlements

Posted on Monday, February 20, 2012 by mbsbvu

“The deterioration of every government begins with the decay of the principles on which it was founded.” — French political analyst and philosopher, Charles-Louis de Secondat, baron de La Brède et de Montesquieu (1689-1755) A careful examination of some of … Continue reading →

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Posted in Business, Finance and Economics, Healthcare, Policy, Politics, Social Security, Socialism, Taxes | Tagged , , , , , , , | 16 Comments

America’s Energy and Economic Policies Go Hand in Hand

Posted on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 by mbsbvu

Using History as a Portal to Our Future Over two centuries of America’s  formal existence provides much perspective from which to view today’s world. The picture below just hints at a few of  these. Looking at the left portion of … Continue reading →

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Posted in Clean Energy, Clean Tech, Energy Security, Finance and Economics, Nuclear Power, Policy, Politics, Solar, Technology, Wind | Tagged , , , , , | 22 Comments

Is President Obama’s Recent Self-Comparison with Teddy Roosevelt a Valid One?

Posted on Friday, December 23, 2011 by mbsbvu

President Barack Obama’s December 6th speech in Kansas in which he compared himself to Teddy Roosevelt just happened to coincide with a trip my wife and another couple made several weeks ago. We had the great pleasure to visit Theodore … Continue reading →

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Posted in Finance and Economics, International Security, Leadership, Middle East, Policy, Politics, Taxes, War | Tagged , , | 15 Comments

A Few Reflections On America During the Holidays

Posted on Friday, November 25, 2011 by mbsbvu

The video clip below is a patriotic medley that’s been a favorite of mine for several decades. I never seem to tire of it. In fact, I think we would all benefit if one greatly expanded it and its sentiments. What Can … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Retirement Systems

Posted on Sunday, November 20, 2011 by mbsbvu

Are you old enough to begin to care about your retirement income? Well, if you are of voting age, perhaps you are. “What?” you say. “I need to start worrying about my financial situation at age 65 or 70, when I’m … Continue reading →

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