Dr. ESP With great power comes great responsibility. Ben Parker (Cliff Robertson), Spider-man 2002 Last Thursday, my alma mater the University of Virginia hosted its second annual Oratory Competition. Conducted underneath the dome of Mr. Jefferson’s historic Rotunda, 10 finalists addressed the question, “Is free speech important at a public university in our democracy – and why?” … Read more
These companies are making profits and revenue and I’m not (going to) begrudge anyone for that because that’s what we are about in America. But we also want to make sure that success trickles down to the worker. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh, April 21, 2021 Walsh’s comments accompanied a recommendation gig workers, especially those who … Read more
The last thing America needs during the 2022 mid-terms is more ammunition to affirm election deniers’ charges elections are stolen or rigged. Yet that is exactly what every major polling organization is doing. What better reason to call “foul” than situations where a candidate with a multiple point lead in the polls is defeated by … Read more
Today’s post is based on the entrepreneurial principles of market disruption and risk/reward. It begins with the assumption Joe Biden will not run for a second term. An open contest for the top spot gives the eventual winner total control over his/her running mate. The following is why I believe it makes sense, both politically … Read more
British Prime Minister Liz Truss announced her resignation Thursday after six turbulent weeks in office, making her the shortest-serving prime minister in British history. Washington Post/October 20, 2022 Within hours of the announcement two Washington Post columnists added their two cents. The first was conservative and Trump apologist Henry Olsen in a piece titled, “Liz … Read more