My Comments: It's fascinating to watch the changing dynamic of China as an economic power, moving inexorably toward a form of democracy, driven by an emerging middle class that is clearly starting to express an interest in the rewards of a "good life", while at the same time experiencing the political pressures that dictate how …
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The Apprentice . . . without that jackass Trump
My Comments: To hear the Tea Party tell us, its time to Take Back America. My response is “take us back to when?”. You can talk about freedoms and opportunities and no one to tell you how to live your life but you and I know that you simply can’t turn back the clock. If …
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New Book: How to Make America Great Again
My Comments: In 1950, my parents brought me to these United States and I became and American. I was granted citizenship in 1959 when I graduated from high school. I have regrets, but none of them as a result of my coming here to live, be educated, and grow a family. As a professional in …
Self-Interest Meets Mandate
My Comments: You may not like the mandate, but it’s probably in your best economic interest to accept it. By EDUARDO PORTER Published: June 19, 2012 Within the next few days, the Supreme Court may strike down the provision in the Affordable Care Act requiring every American to buy health insurance. Odds that the justices …
What the Wisconsin Recall Says About the Future of the U.S. Military
My Comments: I followed what was happening in Wisconsin as I believed the outcome would be a referendum on how the fall elections might be decided. Now that the recall failed, I’m of two minds; one that huge sums of money coming from a few sources, none of which have to be disclosed, is a …
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Chart of the day: Fish-stock sustainability index
My Comments: OK, this is probably not something you are looking for and may be wondering what the hell I have in mind. But I read this guy’s blog almost daily as there are gems buried here that are worth sharing. One of Tom Barnetts’ themes that he uses to define how our future may …
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The Biggest Waste Of Time On Earth Is Wishing Things Were Different
This comes from the June 7, 2012 issue of Financial Advisor and was written by Don Connally. Nobody wants to hear bad news. Yet bad news sells. Why is that? Why are people so focused on what’s wrong in the world? The answer is that people are concerned with anything that threatens their sense of …
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What Nobody’s Telling American Workers
My Comments: With voter rejection of the repeal effort in Wisconsin yesterday, we can now look forward to greater income inequality in this country. Apparently a sufficient number of voters there decided that in spite of their declining middle class status, they would rather see their income opportunities shrink going forward than allow those below …
Our Relationship With Afghanistan and Raising Teenagers
I hope the title got your attention. My plan is to draw a parallel between our military and diplomatic efforts in Afghanistan and helping our teen age children mature into young and self-sufficient adults. This insight came to me as I read a book by Robert B. Parker. Among his leading characters has been a …
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The Inequity Of Private-Equity Hustlers
My Comments: How many of you have been to SeaWorld in Orlando? For some unknown reason, I’ve never been there but I know my kids have and they loved it. The only reason I’m talking about SeaWorld now is because last year the company that owns it generated so much revenue they had a net …
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