Author Archives: jameshpyle

Jim Pyle was born in Philadelphia, PA, November 14, 1938 and graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Petroleum & Natural Gas Engineering. While working in the California oil fields he attended Law School at USC in Los … Continue reading →

The U.S. currently struggles with a divide portrayed by the media as political. Certainly, Republicans and Democrats are at odds with one another about numerous issues, but the divide begins at a deeper level – at a cultural level. Is … Continue reading →

Follow the science (scientist) – wherever he/she may lead you!  Even down a primrose path. This, according to today’s newly emboldened Woke World. I have a degree in engineering. Does that make me a scientist? I think not. It makes … Continue reading →

The U.S. is careening toward a totalitarian form of government – one not driven by Trump, nor even Biden. At the movement’s helm is the unnamed, insidious entity that has commandeered most school systems and local governments, all in irrefutable … Continue reading →

Come November, this country will vote for someone to lead us for the next four years. Whether by pulling levers at a polling place, by mail, or some combination of the two, is still to be determined. The candidate options … Continue reading →

Earth to Bernie:  Where are you? All is forgiven, Come back. We need you NOW. When the world gets in trouble people inevitably turn to their government to bail them out: They don’t turn to AT&T or Apple or even … Continue reading →

Further to yesterday’s rant about governmental regulation of certain out-of-control industries:  I’d like to deal with airlines today. Power companies and insurers at a later date. First – are airlines credit worthy?  Making the admittedly ridiculous assumption that the $50-$70 … Continue reading →

Earth to Bernie:  Where are you? All is forgiven, Come back. We need you NOW. When the world gets in trouble people inevitably turn to their government to bail them out: They don’t turn to AT&T or Apple or even … Continue reading →

In my last post I suggested today’s populace prefers being entertained rather than becoming informed. Consider: Textbooks have been supplanted by videos in schools. Dictionaries have been replaced by Google. We no longer “look it up”, we “Google it.” Libraries … Continue reading →

  Answer:  It died in the bowels of the federal agency responsible for its implementation, THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION, the $312.3 million per year agency that employs 1,140 people charged with “guarding our airways” and protecting us from false/misleading advertising. … Continue reading →