Author Archives: therockdoctor

A rational proposal for resolving the fiscal cliff debate.

Posted on December 7, 2012 by therockdoctor

Lets start with some assumptions: 1. The Democrats and Republicans both want Americans in general to have more wealth and for the US Government to have deep pockets full of valuable purchasing power. 2. Pro-growth policies such as low tax … Continue reading →

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Why Mars is a (Mostly) Dead Rock: It’s Too Small.

Posted on August 11, 2012 by therockdoctor

Here are two claims: Mars has living organisms on it. Mars has Earth-like plate tectonics. The first claim is supported by good evidence. The second is completely bogus. In this post I explain why Mars is probably alive with some … Continue reading →

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I Want to Be Grass-Fed.

Posted on August 9, 2012 by therockdoctor

For the 27th year since year 0 of my life, I am spending a week at “The Farm”. In 1815, a Swiss Mennonite pioneer named Abraham Buchwalter bought several hundred acres of farmland in Ross County Ohio and settled there. … Continue reading →

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Hello world!

Posted on August 8, 2012 by therockdoctor

Content coming soon! See the About page.

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