Politics

These entries address politics, or how we organize ourselves in modern society
Jun
04
Front view of the Library of Congress, Jefferson Building

Politicians Need a Hippocratic Oath

Passing new laws and regulations without sufficiently considering the likely but unwanted adverse consequences is foolish and risky
4 min read
May
26
Drawings of Presidents Biden and Trump

Stop Voting for Those Who Would Destroy Us

The issues that would seem to divide us are wildly exaggerated and for one purpose only
6 min read
May
19
Sea of small American flags stretching to horizon

Why It's So Hard Being An American Overseas

The IRS got the idea that millions of Americans at home and abroad were hiding their money in foreign bank accounts to avoid paying U.S. taxes
5 min read
Apr
07
Man holding cheesy burger in front of large stomach

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
Word LOVE painted in red on a white wall with red heart underneath

How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love the Debt

Why America's outsized debt is wonderful
4 min read
Jan
27
Crowd of people on a city street

The West Owes this Couple a Huge Thank You

The Population Bomb was entirely wrong, but it helped persuade our greatest competitor to curb their growth
4 min read
Dec
23
Book cover excerpt showing a small globe and the words "A global economy that works for progress, people and planet"

Stakeholder Capitalism: the Myth, the Misunderstanding, and a Lie

Delivering shareholder value is entirely consistent with taking a long-term view. And short-term profits have nothing to do with it.
7 min read
Nov
18
Facade of the National Archives Museum in Washington, DC, seen from the edge of the National Gallery sculpture garden

What Will You Make That Lasts? (Newsletter 073)

There's always someone saying the system doesn't work perfectly. And they're almost always right.
6 min read
Sep
16
When Leadership Fails (Newsletter 064)

When Leadership Fails (Newsletter 064)

There are many reasons to believe that people are the same everywhere with similar hopes and dreams. We just want to be left alone to live our lives in peace.
6 min read
Aug
26
America's Archduke Ferdinand Moment (Newsletter 061)

America's Archduke Ferdinand Moment (Newsletter 061)

We are once again awash with young radicals who believe passionately in their issue. So passionately that they are willing to do anything to achieve their goals.
5 min read