Yesterday’s Supreme Court session at which the justices heard arguments in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization was just the latest salvo in the culture wars which continue to demarcate two very distinct camps or tribes within the American populace. Perhaps it is no coincidence that, on the same day, Harvard University … 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
Treade a worme on the tayle, and it must turne agayne. ~John Heywood Proverb Collection (1546 AD) The above quote is the origin of the phrase “the worm turns,” popularized by William Shakespeare. In Henry VI, Part 3, Lord Clifford justifies the murder of Edmund, Earl of Rutland, stating, “The smallest worm will turn … Read more
When someone mentions the law of unintended consequences, it is almost always in reference to unanticipated, negative outcomes. However, as a self-proclaimed champion of counter-intuitive thinking, I forever look for a case or cases which suggest the opposite can also be true. This morning I found it, in Afghanistan of all places. Until this … Read more
But if we get rid of the confederate flags (pause) how am I going to know who the dangerous white people are? I’m just saying, the flag had a couple of up sides. I grew up in the south. I can’t tell you how many times the flag came in handy. You stop for gas at … Read more