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The following essay was written in 2006.It is still true and very relevant.A news story that compares the rising price of oil to the rate of inflation ... View all

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General Bob Kehler, the leader of Air Force Space Command, has an interesting take on the recent rash of nuclear inspection failures among his missile ... View all

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