High Truths and Low Lies

October 16, 2025

“Cognitive and character skills work together as dynamic complements; they are inseparable. Skills beget skills. More motivated children learn more. Those who are more informed usually make wiser decisions.” Dr. James Heckman, Noble Prize-winning economist.

The whole world knows that a young woman was brutally stabbed to death on the Charlotte light rail. The suspect is named Decarlos Brown. See picture below.

Brown should not have been a free man. He was federally charge back in September for committing an act causing a death on the rail system. He should have been in prison. Magistrate Judge Teresa Stokes, see picture below, released him. Brown had been arrested on felony charges 14 times prior. Judge Stokes is not a lawyer. She was appointed under DEI policies, she should be fired.

Also, NC State Auditor, David Boliek found serious problems with Charlotte’s light rail security operations. The security services were outsourced to a company which was selected out of 8 different companies based on DEI principles. The city of Charlotte wanted more minority contractors.

So–a DEI appointed judge, without a law degree or any formal education let a criminal with 14 prior arrests out without bail and a minority selected security firm provided the protection for passengers. Charlotte Mayor Vi lyles needs to go!!!

This whole story makes me very angry. I am going to write to my US Senators.

September 21, 2025

As of 2024, the global economy (GDP) is $114 trillion. The US is $30+ trillion or 27% of the world’s economy.

Lululemon sells high end sportswear sometimes called “athleisure wear.” The retail chain has 750 stores in 25 countries, with almost 3/4 sales coming from US sales. Much of their products are made in Vietnam. This year the company is experiencing declining sales and a huge decline (45%) in share price. What’s wrong? Lululemon does not advertise, new products are unpopular, baggy clothes are fashionable, price slashing sent the wrong message, and their products are easy to counterfeit. I like their “pool slides.”

ICE raided a Hyundai plant in Georgia. The plant is under construction and being built by non-US workers. Four hundred and fifty workers were detained, most from South Korea. Many had no visas, no work permits, expired tourism visas, and no Social Security numbers. How is this possible? Liberals are criticizing ICE and blaming Trump. How did these workers get into the US??? Madness!

A new study has confirmed that the cost of insurance for EV’s is a whooping 49% higher than gas-powered vehicles. The average insurance cost for EV’s is $4,058 compared to $2,732 for gas cars. Wow! The reasons-EV’s cost more, damage easier, and cost more to repair.

The above photo is Wayne Goodwin, DMV leader for NC. He recently resigned. During his tenure the average wait times at DMV facilities rose to 75 minutes, once you get into the building. NC spent $20 million on a consulting agreement to develop improvement ideas. Most were poorly implemented and/or left unfinished. Former governor, Roy Cooper did little to fix any problems. I wrote a 3-page letter to our Sec. of Transportation with all my “process improvement” ideas. I did hear back with assurance my ideas were being reviewed. One final observation-at my local DMV the employees seem slow acting, slow talking, slow moving with little concern about the long lines. This is a management issue.

Zero-sum thinking is the new political phrase. Some people believe that rich people gained their wealth at the expense of poorer people. They think some groups are being held back and thus a government intervention like Affirmative Action, is needed. “I win; you lose.” Some believe immigrants are taking jobs from citizens and clogging schools and hospitals. Some believe international students are filling classrooms spaces, and that resources are scarce, etc. However, most notable economists assert that resources are indeed scarce and thus must be allocated by merit. Economists also know that a strong economy is the best way to pull people out of poverty. Moving $$$’s from one group to another (redistribution) does not work.

Lastly, I find it tragic that state, county and city leaders “allow” many public schools to be underperforming, especially year after year. Third graders, eight graders and HS seniors can’t read or do math. The students fail proficiency exams in reading and math. Yet, these same leaders are the first to “push” policies that grant these students admission to colleges without regard to their academic qualifications. Then, the students borrow $$$$’s and enroll and fail miserably.

On September 14th the NYG played the Cowboys in the NFL. It was supposed to be professional football. But the NYG were penalized 14 times for a total of 160 yards. One player, Hudson, was called for 4 penalties in the first Giant possession. Poor quality entertainment.

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September 12, 2025

“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” Benjamin Franklin

The City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County are planning to invest $3 million to build a new nightclub. The developer claims the place will be a modern “juke joint.” Whatever the hell that is!

The proposed location is the site of a dilapidated Black nightclub built in 1944 which will be torn down. The total cost of the new nightclub will be $8 million. The builder is asking the local government to pay 37% of the cost with an estimated 1% return on investment.

Our local leaders are considering the purchase. At the same time, the city has a shortage of affordable housing. Perhaps families can live at the nightclub???

How can the city of Charlotte even consider owning a nightclub? Is the city in the entertainment business? This is madness!

September 11, 2025

Dear Readers,

I do not have the words to describe my feelings today. For me, it is a very sad day.

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August 22, 2025

“Every heart beats true beneath the Red, White and Blue.” George M. Cohan -Playwright, Composer of more than 50 plays and 300 songs.

We all know what happened to Colin Kaepernick! During his brief time as starting QB, he sat and kneeled during the playing of our National Anthem. Kaepernick signed a 6-year contract with SF for $126 million, $60 million guaranteed. Yet, the fool protested unfair treatment of Blacks.

Kaepernick played 6 years in the NFL. His record was 37 Wins, 32 losses. He opted out of his contract with the SF 49ers in 2016.. No other team would sign him. We all know why. The NFL ticket holders and TV viewing audience want to watch football, not protests, and certainly not unpatriotic acts by QBs. Kaepernick’s GF called the owner of the Baltimore Ravens a “slave owner” and called the players his slaves.

Recently, Spike Lee has made a mini-series about Kaepernick. But no network or streaming service wants to buy it. I agree with that……who would watch.

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August 16, 2025

“Procrastination is one of the most common and deadliest diseases and its toll on success and happiness is heavy.” Wayne Gretzky, Hall of Fame Hockey Great.

Finally, the Brits have awakened. They have a new PM, his name is Sir Keir Starmer. See his picture below.

The new PM has proposed new laws to thwart immigration. It’s about time!!! See chart above. Note that the UK experienced 45,700 small boat migrant crossings in 2024.

The major new laws are:

-Reduce the student visa work time limits

-Raise the skill requirements for work entry. This is a big change. Immigrants must be able to support themselves with skills attractive in the job market.

-English language required for migrant and spouse

-Cut abuses to the system, punish violators and thoroughly vet all applicants.

-Settlement time requirement moved from 5 years to 10 years.

Britain is slow to act. Perhaps these will stop the flow of illegal immigrants. Their NHS medical system is broken! They should have seen this coming 10 years ago.