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Category Archives: U.S. Politics
A Simple Candidate for a Simple Electorate
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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Legacy of Being Treated Poorly
I’ve done a fair amount of traveling over the past year. In fact, I’m writing this on a flight; I going to visit my son and do some work on the rental house in Sedona. Our children are dispersing and … Continue reading
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Short Term vs. Long Term Options
I’m a little annoyed with myself. I wrote a post a month ago about how I thought Paul Ryan could win this year’s election if he ran as an independent (“Prediction: The Next U.S. President will be the Third-Place Finisher … Continue reading
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Trump Twitter-Baiting
It’s entertaining how the U.S. presidential candidates are using Twitter this time around. Four years ago, Twitter was used to appeal to Millennials using upbeat messages designed to show how each candidate was worthy of their attention and support. As … Continue reading
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Unintended Consequences – 401(k)s and RFRA
It’s not uncommon for a program designed to help one group to get coopted by others and end up harming some people. The Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 and 401(k) retirement plans are two examples of unintended consequences. 401(k) … Continue reading
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Republicans for Clinton!
You’ve probably heard of several prominent republicans who feel unable to support Donald Trump’s bid for the presidency and have stated so publicly. At least one claims that Hilary Clinton is the most conservative candidate left in the race. At … Continue reading
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Prediction: The Next U.S. President will be the Third-Place Finisher from the General Election
There’s a scene in Anne Tyler’s The Accidental Tourist that may apply to the selection of the next American president. While on a tour of Independence Hall, the protagonist, Macon Leary, attempts to make the tour a little more engaging … Continue reading
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The Job Numbers Are Good. So Why Are People Complaining?
There is a fantastic website: http://tipstrategies.com/geography-of-jobs/. Go check it out. It’s a geography of jobs map put out by TIP Strategies of Austin, TX, which is a privately held economic development consulting firm. Their map shows a running 12 month … Continue reading
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Do “Religious Freedom” Laws Hurt Business and Cost Jobs?
There’s an interesting fight happening in Missouri. Usual allies are at odds over SJR 39, a proposed constitutional amendment that, according to proponents, protects those who oppose same-sex marriage from being forced to take part in any aspect of the … Continue reading
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Are We Misinterpreting the Populist Political Movement?
The popularity of Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders this primary season has baffled many political players. They speculate that the electorate is sending a message, or that the country has gotten so polarized that only the candidates with extreme views … Continue reading
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A One Man Think Tank 