My Comments: This article appeared in the Los Angeles Times with these words as the title; In Iowa farm town, immigration debate yields surprising views. Given the political rhetoric and implications, I think this message is worth sharing. By Mark Z. Barabak - The Los Angeles Times – January 22, 2016 For the longest time, …
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The Rise of Liberal Intolerance in America
My Comments: I’ve been a Florida registered Democrat since I first registered to vote back in 1962. Back then you had to be registered as a Democrat if you wanted to participate in the primary elections. Republicans only showed up on the November ballot. Democrats lay claim to a higher level of tolerance for those …
Reclaim Republicanism for the Conservatives
My Thoughts: I vowed recently to stop posting anything political. All it does is encourage trolls who eviscerate those who dare to think differently. But from time to time I’m reminded that a viable two party system is probably critical for the long term survival of our democracy. There is a crisis bubbling up that …
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The View From Across the Atlantic
My Comments: Sometimes it’s difficult to see the forest for the trees. When that happens from time to time, it’s helps me to get another perspective. This one is from England. It’s about the chaos in the political party not now in the White House. This party is searching for new leadership and reading this …
An Unheralded Force Shaping US Policy
My Comments: I’ve been registered to vote since about 1960. During these 55 years, I’ve managed to cast a vote in almost every election held for which I was eligible. Some of the time, my votes have been positive and others negative. But I’m convinced my participation was meaningful and remains meaningful today. This article …
Plutonium Is Unsung Concession in Iran Nuclear Deal
My Comments: I think I’m beating a dead horse here but I’m going ahead anyway. This new article points out something I’ve missed in every single argument I’ve read that argued either in favor of or against the agreement on Iran. As a financial professional, I often hear arguments in favor of or against the …
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5 Events of Significance
My Comments: Students are back in school, the morning air is fresher, a stray dog showed up yesterday, I have no doctors appointments this week, and we’re having a garage sale on the 19th. Not significant enough you say? Well, here are five more that confirm my faith in my fellow countrymen. Yes, there are …
Israel: The Case Against Attacking Iran
My Comments: George Friedman has an international reputation for his knowledge about how the world works and his ability to articulate credible analyses of what is going on. This is a fascinating article that’s very relevant to the current questions about Iran and how the world needs to respond to the existential threat they pose. …
Stopping the Iran Nuclear Deal
My Comments: Readers of my daily posts know I agree with the proposed agreement. I disagree with the notion that the inevitable outcome of failing to approve the deal is war with Iran. But that’s not to say there won’t be some serious negative consequences. Switzerland, for example, has already lifted most of it's sanctions …
Obama’s Long, Hot Iranian Summer
My Comments: To deal or not to deal, that is the question. Most people are focused on the political implications of the agreement, and whether it's a good deal for us or not. I'm very concerned about the economic implications as well. My blog post tomorrow talks about the high probability that Saudi Arabia will …
Helping Define Your Financial Future 