Category Archives: Current Opinions

March 8, 2014 Count me among the legions of little people who loathe banks and long for the reinstitution of Glass Steagall. Recounting the reasons would require several posts but a recent experience will suffice. I’m fortunate to have escaped … Continue reading →

February 27, 2014 Gates’ recent book should be required reading for every high school Social Studies and/or English class.  Not because it is grammatically correct – it is not – but because of the insight it provides into the non … Continue reading →

February 24, 2014 Despite the fear mongering over Russian security (or the lack thereof) and the constant drum-beat of anti-gay angst spewed by the U.S. media, Russia pulled off one of the best Olympic events ever. The blending of technology … Continue reading →

The following is stolen from a friend in Colorado: In this New Year, 2014, both Groundhog Day and the State of the Union address will occur on the same day. This is an ironic juxtaposition of events. One involves a … Continue reading →

January 21, 2014 Spring is just around the corner – must be time to bash the French, again. This time it’s their President. Maybe we should ban French Fries again. It is indeed the silly season in the world of … Continue reading →

January 14, 2013   Some background: There are currently 1.2 million lawyers in the U.S. – more than any other country regardless of size. That’s one lawyer for every 270 citizens. Meaningful comparisons: 1.1 Million U.S. military personnel, including reserve … Continue reading →

January 3, 2014 The election of DiBlasio as mayor of New York City and Obama’s campaign to re-distribute wealth has my panties in a knot. Each of these gentlemen is a socialist, one step removed from being a communist. Some … Continue reading →

December 23, 2013 In my never ending pursuit of federal agencies that should be abolished for incompetent managerial practices I now add the Federal Trade Commission. Apparently none of the five commissioners (all well connected lawyers whose firms have active … Continue reading →

December 17, 2013 The Hippocratic Oath has historically been taken by physicians and healthcare professionals swearing to practice medicine with integrity. It is widely believed to have been written in the late 5th century by the Greek Hippocrates, often regarded … Continue reading →

December 10, 2013 Today, Mother Nature sent snow – the first of the year, pristine, as yet unsullied. I am in delicious hibernation, morning coffee at hand, enjoying the view while reminiscing about younger days on a ski mountain. One … Continue reading →