In honor of July 4 – the lingering spirit of it, if not the actuality – I decided to publish a “letter to Clover” as a way to show how anti-freedom people think. Maybe “think” is not the exactly right term to use to describe the mental processes of a Clover. It’s more a...
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Ever ride without a helmet? It’s not “safe” – well, it’s less theoretically safe than wearing one. But it’s most definitely pleasant – much more pleasant than wearing one. You feel the breeze, the sun on your face. And you hear the world around you – the sounds that are otherwise muffled by the...
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Could you be a Clover? Maybe you don’t even know what a Clover is? Here’s how to know : * Do you use your rearview mirror? Clovers tend to be oblivious to their surroundings – and in particular, of their fellow motorists. They don’t notice that their rear bumper has grown a tail six...
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Road rage is a function of Cloverism – inept, oblivious and passive-aggressive “driving.” Do your part to keep creeping Cloverism in check by avoiding these common examples of Clover-ish conduct behind the wheel: * Left lane hogging - Driver’s ed courses used to hammer home the point that the left lane was for faster-moving...
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I think the Flouride in the water has done its thing… . Almost every time I go out, I come up on a car that’s doing either just barely the limit – and often several MPH below it. The typical offender also likes to slow down and then speed up for no apparent reason;...
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What’s a Clover? It’s a person who needs some help behind the wheel – but doesn’t realize it. To put a finer point on it, a Clover is a person who thinks you’re the one who needs the help. Take this test to see whether you’re a Clover: * Do you routinely find yourself...
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