You're The Bomb!
America David Cole America David Cole

You're The Bomb!

For a disease with a 99% survival rate, we are now burdening people with the thought that they could be a killer without even knowing it. That’s a lot to have on your conscience…

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No Downside
America David Cole America David Cole

No Downside

Want to know why we’re seeing politicians of every stripe calling for more and more restrictive quarantine measures against the COVID-19 coronavirus? Simple…it’s because they’ve done their risk assessment and concluded that there is no downside whatsoever for them to do so. At the same time, there is a downside for not doing it.

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Seriously
America David Cole America David Cole

Seriously

I wish I could figure out how to monetize the phrase, “you need to take this seriously.” Because if I could, with all the internet scolds out there wagging their fingers as those of us reluctant to live in an economically depressed police state because of a virus…well, let’s just say I could go ahead and retire.

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The Operation Was A Success
David Cole David Cole

The Operation Was A Success

“The operation was a success,” begins the old joke. “But the patient died.” It’s a humorous (sort of) way of asking a very important question: When does the cure become worse than the disease?

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Just A Warmup
2A, America David Cole 2A, America David Cole

Just A Warmup

Ever seen a video of a Black Friday brawl? It happens every year as shoppers stampede, argue, and physically assault each other over items in stores just because they are on sale. Just do a web search for “Black Friday fights,” and you’ll find tons of them.

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Trustworthy
Aikido David Cole Aikido David Cole

Trustworthy

Some believe that the cooperative give and take during practice means that aikido is not a truly dangerous martial art. I would tell you that is absolutely not the case.

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The Bridge of Death
2A David Cole 2A David Cole

The Bridge of Death

He who would cross the Bridge of Death must answer me these questions three, ere the other side he see.

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