Economics

A Twofer

September 7, 2011

I just wanted to share a couple of quick thoughts today. Regular readers will be surprised at how short this post is – not too pleasantly surprised, I hope. The common thread of these two subjects is stupidity. I promise to limit it to two, though you might be aware that we are suffering from [...]

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The Visible Invisible

April 6, 2011

Yes. I know that his makeup is that of a mime, not a clown. Perhaps he could appropriate The Donald’s hair. Unlike a mime, Alan just can’t shut up. He has regained his belief in his role as an oracle. Whatever his self-assessment, the fact remains that Mr. Greenspan is a clown. Did he just [...]

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My Favorite Teacher

March 26, 2011

It’s been over half a century since I have seen my favorite teacher. That I still recall him means he made a lasting impression. The year I first met him, counting substitutes, we had five teachers in the first semester of our junior-year English. One left due to pregnancy. One got married and moved. One [...]

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How To Lose

November 3, 2010

There are a few truisms in politics. It is obvious that the Democrats have yet to learn them. It appears necessary to take them back for a review of PoliSci 101. Any nationwide election is multifaceted. This one was especially so. That means both the mistakes and correctives are many. I can cover them all but most [...]

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Madness

October 11, 2010

Have you ever been angry? Surely you have experienced it at least once. Would you consider that time of anger the optimal time for making consequential decisions? The two definitions of mad often get so close to each other that they actually become entangled. There may be occasions when that serves a purpose but probably [...]

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Learn Me

September 16, 2010

Is anyone satisfied with the state of education? Silly question. Everyone has complaints but most of those complaints are specious. Most of the proffered solutions miss the point. There is no doubt that our schools are not producing results that generate pride. The first matter at hand is to determine why. That will lead us [...]

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Know It All

August 29, 2010

Alright. I oversold it a little. You won’t know it all but you will be way ahead of the game. Seventy percent of the American populace doesn’t read even one book a year. Ya think that might explain Little George getting elected twice, Sarah Palin, Big Orange Boehner, et al? Unless you count the Great [...]

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The American Dream – Part 3

August 28, 2010

Every time I try to get to other issues inherent in The American Dream the financial aspects keep intruding. Even though I was on the road on a genealogical trip, the talk of a double dip has been unavoidable these few days past. I feel compelled to respond. Once again, most of the commentary you’ve [...]

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Better Late Than Never

August 1, 2010

Is it a miracle or just a coincidence? In my last article I made mention of David Stockman. The very next day he shows up with an Op-Ed piece in the New York Times. For any of you who either were not old enough or not interested enough to pay attention at the time, David [...]

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Give Me Your Money

June 14, 2010

I promise not to make you wealthy. How many people are willing to tell you that? The subject is stupidity. So, let’s get started with a couple of quotations. It is hard to imagine a more stupid or more dangerous way of making decisions than by putting those decisions in the hands of people who [...]

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