Across the globe and throughout history as far back as the Roman Empire and Genghis Khan (1200AD) law and order has played an important role. The common denominator in every prosperous country is law and order. Trust in the legal system allows businesses to grow. If a country, province, state, or even a city doesContinue reading “Law and Order and Economic Prosperity!”
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My List of Bad Ideas
I believe the US. is in a terrible mess!! And the people are angry, upset, stressed, divided, burdened, scared, and struggling financially. The causes are inflation, crime, illegal immigration, Biden’s policies, a dishonest media, Twitter, war in the Ukraine, and Federal debt. We got in this mess because of many bad ideas and actions byContinue reading “My List of Bad Ideas”
Trip to Jamaica
Just back from a 10-day vacation to the wonderful island of Jamaica! Ya Mon! Stayed at the Sandals resort, which was ok, not great! Room AV/AC was not working properly so all clothing got damp. Ugh! Food was average. Wine was Robert Mondavi Twin Oaks, about $8.50/bottle. Below average. I thought lunches were hard toContinue reading “Trip to Jamaica”
Another NFL Player Arrested!
Shiyun Malik Smith is a 23-year-old NFL player from South Carolina. He plays as a wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers. Last year, his rookie season, he caught 6 passes for 104 yards. Pitiful! In 2021, he signed a 4-year contract for $3.4 million. However, in late March, he was arrested for speeding, driving overContinue reading “Another NFL Player Arrested!”
Delinquent Taxpayers!
This past Sunday, our local newspaper (The Charlotte Fishwrap) published the names of 50,000+ local people and businesses that did not pay their local taxes. The list was 84 full pages long, using a very small font. The list showed names, addresses and amounts owed. Just assuming each person or business owed $500/each, the totalContinue reading “Delinquent Taxpayers!”
My Weekly Musings! April 9
Black Lives Matter enough to purchase a $6 million mansion in California! Will Smith is a “victim. ” Hmmmm! Pundits are saying he has been banned due to racism! Production for “Fast and Furious 10” starts this month. Hollywood has no imagination! Hope Solo has been arrested again for violence and resisting arrest. Class act!Continue reading “My Weekly Musings! April 9”
M.I. T. requires SAT scores
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is one of the top technical universities in the world. Over the last 25 years, M. I. T. has ranked No.1 in the world in 12 categories of study in the technical field. The university admits about 4% of the applicants each year. Thirty-five thousand students apply for admission each year,Continue reading “M.I. T. requires SAT scores”
My thoughts about Income!
Updated 9/23/22 There are too many false articles on the Internet regarding income and racial disparity. Here is the truth! Education is the key to income. For 200 years in the US and almost all developed countries, people with the best education earn the highest incomes. Harvard economist, Richard Freeman, compared Black and white familiesContinue reading “My thoughts about Income!”
My thoughts on Gun Control
Gun ownership is protected by the US Constitution. There are about 200 million guns in the US. The number of guns owned by private citizens started to drastically rise during the Obama years. Same with ammunition. Criminal justice reform scares the hell out of people. Hardened criminals are being released back into our communities. ViolentContinue reading “My thoughts on Gun Control”
Zero Talent
Many people with little or no talent are quite successful. This is true in the sports world, industry, entertainment and especially our political scene. Now I am not saying talent is not hugely important, I’m saying not all people possess talent. Yet, many of these folks go on to have highly successful careers. And IContinue reading “Zero Talent”