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The Failure of The Receivables Exchange: A Bold Idea, Its Fatal Flaws, and Lessons Learned

The Failure of The Receivables Exchange: A Bold Idea, Its Fatal Flaws, and Lessons Learned

The Receivables Exchange was a great idea that did not work. This book examines the reasons for its failure with an eye to future possibilities.

2024

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Charles R. Lightner

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Alpha Beta Blog

Milton Friedman’s Prediction of Cryptocurrency

And his surprising conclusion about the collection of taxes

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Fifty dollar bill with Bitcoin superimposed.

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Said Differently

Is Government a Zero-sum Game?

No, the political power pie has been relentlessly expanded

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Photo of the White House.

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Short. Sweet. Valuable.

Thanks For Writing, I Don’t Agree

A measured approach that elicits interesting responses

Aug 22

Two men at a cafe table.

Aug 22

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ILLUMINATION

Take an Endorphin Bath Before Bed

A serotonin smoothie for sleep

May 11

Photo of a baby sleeping like a baby

May 11

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The Judean People’s Front

The Unconscionable Silencing of Elon Levy

As the West Turns on Israel

Mar 20

The Unconscionable Silencing of Elon Levy

Mar 20

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The Shortform

Dear Algorithm, I Have a Question

It’s about engagement

1d ago

Image of computer with analysis of data.

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The Judean People’s Front

The Jewish State

The essence of Theodore Herzl’s Zionist argument in 18 quotes

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Theodore Herzl in Basle, Switzerland.

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The Shortform

To Authorize Myself

A realization, an insight

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Journal open with ribbon and pen.

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The Judean People’s Front

Where is the Happiness in the Five Books of Moses?

Happiness comes with entry into the promised land

Aug 29

Torah text seen in magnifying glass.

Aug 29

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Where is the Love in The Five Books of Moses?

And where is it not …

Aug 28

Open Bible with “love” spelled in scrabble tiles.

Aug 28

Charles R. Lightner

Charles R. Lightner

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Husband, father, and grandfather | Rabbi, teacher, and student | I write about lots of things; mostly spirituality, Judaism, religion, economics, and fitness.

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