Sep
22
From American Exceptionalism to American Wimps
When did we become a nation of risk-averse underachievers?
3 min read
Paradise Found
In the Paradise Found series, we are describing what we find upon returning to the United States after 25 years abroad in Switzerland.
It is not the same place we left. How has the U.S. changed in the last 25 years? Read on if you want to see the U.S. through fresh eyes.
May
26
Stop Voting for Incompetent Jerks Who Would Destroy Us
The issues that would seem to divide us are wildly exaggerated and for one purpose only
6 min read
Apr
13
Paradise Found
In the Paradise Found series, we are describing what we find upon returning to the United States after 25 years
7 min read
Apr
07
I Predict an Epic Lawsuit Against Food Companies
We’re unhealthier than ever and someone’s going to pay a staggering amount in damages
5 min read
Mar
03
How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love the Debt
Why America's outsized debt is wonderful
4 min read
Jan
09
Is There Pleasure and Profit in Walking to Places?
Is it because we're pressed for time that we don't want to get out of our cars? Or because we don't want to walk?
5 min read
Dec
02
Do We Have Any Rights as Taxpayers? (Newsletter 075)
Only one in ten Americans trust themselves to file their tax return without outside help.
6 min read
Nov
25
I've Got a Tip for You (Newsletter 074)
Tipping in America requires just a few ingredients: a transaction involving at least two individuals and money changing hands, including electronically.
6 min read
Nov
04
The Scorecard One Year On – Is Anyone Winning? (Newsletter 071)
We can turn America's score around if we want. But first we have to accept that no one else is coming to do it for us.
5 min read
Oct
28
Looking On the Bright Side (Newsletter 070)
The more you are willing to look honestly at the ugliness in modern life, the more vital it is you add optimism to your mix.
6 min read