After my blog of May 19, 2016 in support of Hillary Clinton’s bid for the presidency, a reader sent me a column by Gail Collins that appeared in the New York Times. (Click) The gist of her remarks were a warning to the presumptive Democratic candidate that she avoid wrapping her i
Flowers and other plants would seem to be a part of nature. But not so, if it’s a petunia called Candy Bouquet and sold in garden shops. This flower, magenta and yellow, was bred in Germany by growers who manipulated the pollen to create a new color combination. Is the new desig
Money, like water, is fluid and not always controlled. In Brazil, for example, the corporate tax rate is 34%, among the highest in the world. One would hope so much money would flow to the public’s benefit. Instead, it has been lost down a rat hole of corruption, leaving
New York Times writer, Nocholas Kristof identified an inconvenient truth, recently, about the liberal mindset. Progressives have great empathy for war victims in other countries, for the poor and even abused chickens, but show little tolerance for conservatives. (Click) As proof,
“Economists joke that the questions on their doctoral exams haven’t changed in 50 years, but the answers have.” (“The Curse of The Big Bad Rut,” by Peter Coy, Bloomberg Businessweek, May 16-22, 2016 pg. 14.) The same lack of imagination could be laid at the feet of politic
While serving in public life, a colleague and I engaged in an intense debate that was heartfelt on both sides. The hearing room was packed as the commissioners weighed the prospect of starting a new program, despite a projection from the budget office that there would be a shortfall
The reason people send hate mail, according to essayist William Giraldi, is that it cheers them up. (“Cruel Intentions,” by William Giraldi, New Republic, June 2016, pg.64.) To prove his case, he cites the views of William Hazlitt, a minister and essayist (1737–1820). Haza
Young white women are dying. No, not from assaults and beatings, though that continues at a high rate. The current epidemic affects women between 25 and 55 years of age. Suicides are half the reason. The other reason is drug and alcohol overdose. Most of these women live r
In a recent essay, Stanley Bing writes that lies serve as truth as long as they are believed. (“Does the Truth Matter?” by Stanley Bing, Fortune, May 1, 2016, pg. 136.) In an election year a lot of “truths” serve to justify gut feelings. One of them is that Hillary Clinton
Think gender won’t play a role in the upcoming presidential election? Just wait and watch the media to see what they say about Hillary Clinton’s pantsuits or hair style. As journalist Joan Veneochi observes, Hillary will receive more scathing remarks than will Trump for his