I wrote earlier: Democracy is such a powerful idea that it appears capable of surviving even when the most powerful forces of Earth are trying so desperately to destroy it. It seems that this Monday, our leaders will have the …
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A Few Suggestions for the United States on Her Birthday
It’s Independence Day here in the United States—a good time to celebrate the marvels that this country represents, in particular, rule of law, and a meaningful constitution that generally protects the liberties of its individual citizens. The 4th of July is …
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The United States Constitution and Energy Policy
It was on this day in 1787 that the United States Constitution was signed by delegates at the final meeting of the Constitutional Convention. Personally, I’m a big fan of Madison (shown here), who favored a strong central government. Of course, it’s easy …
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Is the Two-Party System Working For Us?
Here’s a short essay from an old business colleague of mine, Steve Vachss (pronounced “Vax,” pictured here). My comments in response are in italics. The American two-party system is dead. What began as a crippling disease has destroyed our government …
Wealth Inequality
From Rutherford B. Hayes, President of the United States (1877-1881): “In church it occurred to me that it is time for the public to hear that the giant evil and danger in this country, the danger which transcends all others, …
Money in Politics
The United States isn’t the only country on the globe that has institutionalized corruption in its government, but we have, by far, the most severe case of it. As political activist David Cobb (Green Party candidate for president in 2004) …
Sad and Empty People
Roughly: Mommy, why are there so many sad and empty people? Because we live in a world full of lies, egos, and pleasures, in which money has the most value, and people deceive themselves, and all that, my daughter, poisons …
Some Things Are Looking Up
Jair Bolsonaro’s loss in Brazil and various aspects of the 2022 midterms here in the U.S. stand out as bright spots in terms of dealing with the trend to fascism/nationalism around the world. On a related matter, it’s gratifying that …
From The New Yorker’s Andy Borowitz: “Women Declare Themselves Corporations to Force Supreme Court to Grant Them Rights as People”
He continues: Attorneys across the nation indicated that they have been swamped by requests from clients seeking to incorporate as soon as possible. I know I do a great deal of gushing about Borowitz and his amazing wit, but clearly …
Controlling Corporations
Perhaps 112 years ago, what Teddy Roosevelt wanted so desperately for our nation actually could have been accomplished, though it certainly seems out of reach now. What we can do, which will win back some of the control we’ve lost …
