May 10, 2023 Our local paper, the Charlotte “Fishwwrap” ran a large article about the gay community in NC. The headline was “A harsh new anti-LGBTQ bill is coming to NC.” Readers might think that somehow a new law will oppress or criminalize the gays in NC. The headline was unnecessarily inflammatory, published to keepContinue reading “LGBTQ+ is confusing!”
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“Cream Skimming” or Not!
May 6, 2023 Milton Friedman, Noble Prize winner in Economics, first proposed the concept of school vouchers in 1962. He felt the program would create a competitive environment between public and private schools, and thus raise the quality of education in the US. Other economists have added the concept of “Acquiring Human Capital” to theContinue reading ““Cream Skimming” or Not!”
My Weekly Musings!
April 2, 2023 These are my comments for the week: –I don’t care anymore about Brittney Griner. She’s lucky to be back in the US. –Dawn Staley’s Gamecocks lost to Iowa. Staley said she was going to help basketball players that looked like her. Hmmm! –NC Gov. Cooper issued executive order help reduce unfilled stateContinue reading “My Weekly Musings!”
Disparities and Outcomes
March 24, 2023 Political activists and social justice pundits regularly use “outcomes” to promote and justify their positions and actions. These activists cite government published data, newspaper articles, and quotes from “experts” to claim the “outcome” demonstrates their position. But these activists fail to report the total picture and more significantly the major dynamics behindContinue reading “Disparities and Outcomes”
Important events for the Week
March 19,2023 Life in the United States is disturbing. There is madness everywhere. Here are some troubling news events: -China leader Xi Jinping is traveling to Russia to show support for Putin. This is perhaps the most dangerous alliance in 80+ years (WW11). –French government raised retirement age from 62 to 64. The French citizensContinue reading “Important events for the Week”
Wisdom from the Military
March 12, 2023 I read a series of essays taken from the US. military. The key learnings directly apply to civilian life. Here is a short list of my favorites. -“There are bold pilots and old pilots but, very few bold, old pilots” -“Never tell the Platoon Sergeant that you have nothing to do” -“don’tContinue reading “Wisdom from the Military”
My Weekly Highlights
March 4, 2023 These are my highlights from the last 7 days: -Biden selected Black man to lead FAA but the man has no experience in aviation. Incredible! Hersey put transgender man/woman face on a candy bar.
Rainbow Fentanyl Targets Children!
March 4, 2023 Fentanyl is a highly potent, synthetic opioid 50-100 times stronger than morphine. A lethal dose of fentanyl is 2 milligrams. For comparison, a yellow packet of Splenda contains 1 gram. So, if that packet was fentanyl, there would be 500 lethal doses in one yellow packet. The US. deaths per year associatedContinue reading “Rainbow Fentanyl Targets Children!”
Trump was Right!
March 2, 2023 President Trump was right about so many issues. Here is my list: -Energy independence is critical for a strong America -Hillary is crooked -Fake News -NATO should be funded by the European countries. -NAFTA hurt the US. economy, especially the middle class -Paris Climate Accord should not be funded by the US.Continue reading “Trump was Right!”
Peru is on the verge of collapse!
Leftist President, Pedro Castillo, announced the dissolution of Congress and the “take over” of the court system. The people are rioting!! February 16, 2023 Peru is the third largest country in South America, population 34 million. The country has a 1500-mile coastline. That is the same distance as from Cape Cod, MA. to Miami, Fla.!!Continue reading “Peru is on the verge of collapse!”
High Truths and Low Lies 