Politics

These entries address politics, or how we organize ourselves in modern society
Nov
01
The White House in Washington seen from the front lawn

President Biden May Have the Last Laugh

Ironically, it was the Supreme Court that delivered him this opportunity. Mr. Biden will be just the first President to exploit it
3 min read
Oct
25
Sculpture bust of Abraham Lincoln in profile

Smart, Well-Meaning People Don’t Decide Elections

Suddenly, the baffling process by which we elect leaders makes sense. As do voters’ awful choices and terrible outcomes
4 min read
Oct
11
Sculpture showing puddling streams of paint dropping from a mouth-like gap

Pity the Doomed Backers of Biden’s Campaign

Don't be so sure we wouldn't fall into the same trap they have
5 min read
Sep
27
A childless cat lady holding a grumpy-looking cat

Billionaire Battles: Life’s a Breeze When You Outsource Decisions

Why Taylor Swift's endorsement of Trump¹ was so helpful
3 min read
Aug
30
Car driving precariously on two wheels, followed by another car also on two wheels. Hey, I was just following the other guy!

Speeding Out of Control  –Time to Pull the Brake?

Or do we need to crash first to realize the error of our free-spending ways? What if there was a better way?
4 min read
Aug
02
Failing the Marshmallow Test, Over and Over

Failing the Marshmallow Test, Over and Over

If we continue to spend more than we earn, eventually we will find that we need to sell assets to generate cash flow. Trouble awaits the unwary spender
5 min read
Jul
05
Painting of a blue-skinned woman with a dour expression on a bright wall

Biden's Public Deterioration Does Not Put the U.S. at Immediate Risk

The worry that the President's now public infirmities create an opening for our enemies is misguided
3 min read
Jun
28
Picturesque Swiss town with green field in foreground and lake and mountains in the background.

To Combat Climate Change We Must Enlist the Rich

Without the one-percenters, no meaningful change will occur. Our approach to convincing them has been terribly misguided
5 min read
Jun
07
A gravel path running through green fields under a blue sky.

A Handful of Harmful Beliefs Shackle Us to Mediocrity … or Worse

Political dysfunction is a precursor to societal collapse. Who wants that? Here are some constructive suggestions for overcoming our fractious times
6 min read
May
24
Many brass cowbells hanging from the rafters of a barn. Don't get me started on our cows and chocolate

18,000 Reasons Why the Swiss Are Still Awesome

We spend 13 Swiss francs per inhabitant per year to ensure we won’t run out of coffee … and other essentials for life
4 min read