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Author Archives: George Putnam
Orange-1 recount: Issue 2
The second issue in the Orange-1 recount matter is timeliness. It is now more than three months after the general election on November 8, 2016 and there is still no final decision in the election for the second representative from … Continue reading
Orange-1 recount: Issue 1
The first issue in the Orange-1 recount matter is time and expense. The Legislature has invested considerable time in this matter: something like six to seven days in the House Committee on Government Operations; six to seven hours in the … Continue reading
Orange-1 recount: Facts
The Vermont House of Representatives is currently involved in a contested election for one of its members. The House district “Orange-1” consists of six towns in Orange county that collectively elect two representatives. Citizens vote for two candidates from a … Continue reading
An example of good government
Now that I am retired from a career in business, I am spending time learning about government, especially state government in Vermont. The website for the Vermont Legislature has been an invaluable resource in my learning process: http://legislature.vermont.gov/ This website … Continue reading
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From the Berggruen Institute to Switchel
The weekend edition of the Wall Street Journal for February 11-12 has an interesting article: Philanthropist Nicolas Berggruen’s Big Bet on Philosophy It’s an interview with Nicolas Berggruen in the “Weekend Confidential” column by Alexandra Wolfe. It’s on page C11 in the … Continue reading
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Seeking help for a presentation
I am seeking input for a presentation I am giving. Next month I am giving a presentation to Leadership Lamoille on how to read financial statements of not-for-profit entities, for people who may be asked to serve on a nonprofit board. … Continue reading
Where do you get news?
The world of news is changing. No longer do the three TV networks of CBS, NBC and ABC dominate broadcast news. Print newspapers are shrinking or going out of business. News websites and blogs are ubiquitous, but reliable unbiased news seems … Continue reading
The question in the header
Philosophy is asking questions and thinking about the answers, so let’s start with a question. I am interested in government and citizenship. What is a proper relationship between a free people and their government? This question is meant to serve as … Continue reading
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Welcome to The Switchel Philosopher
Welcome to The Switchel Philosopher! I started this blog on February 8, 2017. Switchel is a non-alcoholic beverage from Colonial times. It has been enjoyed by generations of farmers, especially on hot summer days in the hayfield. My mother made … Continue reading
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The Switchel Philosopher 