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Recent Commentaries
Polarization Benefits No One
Have you ever wondered why people get so angry with those who hold different viewpoints about politics? Unfortunately, in our polarized society this condition appears to be the new normal. But it wasn’t always this way. Long gone are the days when a modicum of comity...
Brain Engaged!
Skiing is a marvelous sport; but it also has inherent risks. And while we’ve all heard someone say to us, “Be careful,” Don’t ski too fast,” Don’t take chances, etc., those cautions are usually dismissed within seconds of hearing them. Meanwhile, my son-in-law uses...
My Blog, My Rant…
A number of folks have asked me what I thought about the election, and candidly, it’s taken me a while to really wrap my arms around it; but here goes. As I’ve written previously, when commenting on politics in this country, I think it’s important to start with the...
What’s the Vision?
Vision, mission, goals, objectives, strategy, tactics; have you ever been confused by these terms? Well, if you have, you’re certainly not alone. Few people outside of management consultants are truly clear about what they mean, and even then, we find disagreement. ...
Thought for the day
Is it any less important to appoint a Special Counsel to investigate voter fraud during the 2020 election than it was to investigate Russian collusion during the 2016 election?
A Few Thoughts About the Incoming Administration
Unlike the left, who actively rooted for President Trump to fail, I really want Joe Biden to succeed, after all he is the incoming president. At the same time, I believe he’s going to be tested almost immediately by Iran. The Mullahs are going to do something to...
Questions, yes, but we must move on…
Look at the graph below and tell me honestly that you don't have at least a few question. Popular Vote 2008 Popular vote 2012 Popular vote2016 Popular Vote Obama 69,500,000 Obama 65,900,000 Hillary 65,800,000 Biden 81,200,000 McCain ...
Honest Illustration or Legerdemain?
In Middle French, people who were clever enough to fool others with fast-fingered illusions were described as "leger de main," literally "sleight of hand." English speakers later condensed that phrase into a noun when they borrowed it in the 15th century. And in...
Trump-Biden – a comparison
I don't want to beat a dead horse but Trump derangement syndrome continues unabated. This last week I was excoriated in letters to the editor about my recent "No Complaints Here" commentary that spoke to the fact that my generation should be thankful about not having...