Dr. ESP It is one thing to have a system where different rules apply to different population cohorts. Quite another when a subsector of society accepts it. Or worse, imposes a different standard on itself. Yet, that is exactly what Congress has done when it comes to the system of checks and balances across the three … Read more
I never claim to be the smartest person in the room…with one exception. It is a right reserved for every Ph.D. candidate on the day of the oral defense of his or her dissertation. Having spent years (in my case, five), focused on a narrow topic which theoretically no one else has ever explored … Read more
The America of 2021 is a constant game of tug of war between high and low expectations. At one extreme, “Team High” is all about striving. Which billionaire will almost make it to outer space first? Which athlete will push the envelope to perform better? Which company has the highest market cap regardless of … Read more
BLOGGER’S NOTE: One of the personal rewards of authoring this blog has been the opportunity to reminisce and draw on many past experiences which help clarify my understanding and influence my perspective of current events. Today is no exception. In February 1967, I was cast as Luisa’s father Huckebee in the first ever high … Read more
My favorite part of 9/11 (pause) was the Muslim terrorists, when they went to Muslim heaven, which we all know isn’t true. They can’t be in Muslim heaven because they’re in Christian hell. Unless they go back and forth, which you can do because they’re both pretend. ~Comedian Dana Gould/”Anything Can Be Funny” As … Read more