Moderators should stay out of it

Today a few thoughts on presidential debates. Why do we need to suffer the interference of celebrity moderators?  By their actions they show us they feel they are the stars of the debates. Tonight! Mr. and Madame Moderator starring in the Presidential Debates....

It’s time for tax cuts

Suppose someone offered you a great business opportunity. You invest $50,000.  You will take home a profit of $100,000 every year. You are ready to write the check. Oops. Adjustment time. Looks like you will make only $80,000 per year. Wait. Other problems crop up. ...

The problem is elitism

In the middle of Bill Clinton’s run for the White House his top advisor scrawled a big note on a blackboard. For campaign staff to see.  “It’s the economy, stupid!” In this campaign someone should write “It’s the elitism,...

It’s time to tackle homeland violence

Just revealed: About 500 bald eagles have been killed by shotgun fire so far this year. Hunters bagged nearly 5000 since 2007. Counting those that did not die, the shooters whacked 13,000 the last five years. Once this news reaches the hinterland people will howl, you...

Stop normalizing criminal behavior

Suppose you discovered your doctor runs a charity on the side. The charity gives away some money. But it spends most of its money on things that help the doctor. Often financially. How is the charity funded? Contributions from drug companies. They want the doc to...