Category Archives: Economics

Clinton v. Trump – The First Debate

Posted on September 27, 2016 by tonyj126

I like to watch college basketball, especially during the NCAA tournament known as March Madness. I don’t like games in which the highly favored team pummels the underdog, but I really enjoy close games and games in which the underdog … Continue reading →

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When Traditional Family Values Cause Pain

Posted on September 24, 2016 by tonyj126

I feel the term “family values” is misused. Wouldn’t you think family values would mean that we treat people as we treat our family members – or should treat them at least? Don’t you think that no person should be … Continue reading →

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Let’s Give Millennials a Break

Posted on September 21, 2016 by tonyj126

During a hike in Utah, a woman walking alone asked my wife and me for directions and we ended up spending about fifteen minutes talking about all kinds of things, including our twenty-something children. Her college educated son works for $14/hour … Continue reading →

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A Lesson From 16th Century Germany

Posted on September 3, 2016 by tonyj126

I’m concerned. I believe that the Donald Trump’s “end of political correctness” messages – crowd pleasers at any campaign stop – are nothing more than permission to separate “us” from “them.” For Trump supporters, “us” generally means white men and … Continue reading →

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Do We Want a Bully as President?

Posted on August 10, 2016 by tonyj126

I’m a camp counselor this week. Actually, I am one of the mentors for the Counselor-in-Training program. We train 16-18 year olds to be wonderful, caring and loving counselors so that their 3rd through 8th grade campers can have one … Continue reading →

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Donald Trump & My Faulty Logic

Posted on July 25, 2016 by tonyj126

I’ve been replacing my father-in-law’s roof — in Michigan — in July. This is not the smartest thing I’ve ever done, but once I commit to something, I tend to follow through. The temperature has been as high as 95°F … Continue reading →

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U.S. Education: Will This Work?

Posted on July 1, 2016 by tonyj126

My last post – Fifty-Two Years – touched on the importance of primary and secondary school education for the future of the United States. Not just for the U.S., of course, but that’s the system with which I am most … Continue reading →

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The U.S. and Hitler (Poland Trip – Part II – Impression)

Posted on June 6, 2016 by tonyj126

This is Part II of my Poland series based on our recent trip. Part I consisted of some early to mid-twentieth century history which helps as background for my impressions. # 1: The United States played a larger role in … Continue reading →

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A Simple Candidate for a Simple Electorate

Posted on June 1, 2016 by tonyj126

Donald Trump has a simple plan. He often says so, including this quote following his Indiana primary win. “Our theme is very simple. Make America great again. We will make America great again. We will start winning again.” Many Americans … Continue reading →

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My Trip to Poland – Part I – History

Posted on May 29, 2016 by tonyj126

My wife and I made our first trip to Poland a few weeks ago. It was a trip prompted by low airfare ($775 RT Chicago to Warsaw on Delta & Air France). We spent four nights in Warsaw, three nights … Continue reading →

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