Thursday, January 15, 2015

How many dollars flow to disability in the U.S.?

How many dollars flow to disability in the U.S.?

Payments have increased 32% since 2008 to $140.1 billion.

The total number of people in the United States receiving federal disability benefits is  10.9 million.

How many patents IBM have received during 2014?

How many patents IBM have received during 2014?

7,534 U.S. patents.

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

What is the difference between free speech and insulting?

What is the difference between free speech and insulting?

Free speech is a fearless freedom of debate and deliberation.

An insult is an expression, statement or  behavior which is disrespectful or scornful.

Sunday, January 11, 2015

Is possible to regain competitiveness through internal devaluation?

Is possible to regain competitiveness through  internal devaluation?

No if  the government must borrow to fund its activities or recapitalize the banking system .

Does free speech have limitations?

Does free speech have limitations?

Advocating violence
Libel
Slander
Obscenity
Offensive speech
Threats

Friday, January 9, 2015

Why sieges always end up with some hostage killed?

Why sieges always end up  with some hostage killed?

Because it is very difficult to control the timing.

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Fanatic values versus liberal values.

Fanatic  values versus  liberal values.

Principles based on violent means  versus  principles based on speech.