Category Archives: Politics and Business
The time has come for the militant moderate
It took a lot to make my Grandpa angry. He never raised his voice. He didn’t sweat the small stuff. He was a good neighbor and generally received the same treatment in return. He was a strong man, but he … Continue reading
The inflated discussion about inflation
Every day another article, pundit, economist, politician or expert warns darkly about the current rate of inflation and what it portends for our economic future. So I thought, why shouldn’t I join in, providing an alternate view of the subject? … Continue reading
The industry of politics
At the turn of 1961, President Dwight D. Eisenhower gave a farewell speech to the nation. For those of you who may not know the history, Eisenhower was the commander of all allied troops in Europe during World War II, … Continue reading
Afghanistan primer
My Millennial daughter wrote me a note, asking about the events occurring in Afghanistan. She didn’t understand what was happening, and hadn’t been hearing much in the news over recent years. None of us have, really. That twenty year war … Continue reading