Every few years the political party not in power promises change if they get elected. We have heard this rhetoric time and time again at the local, state and national levels. Often the public votes for change, but when the dust settles everything reverts back to business, make that politics, as usual.
The presidential election of [...]
Whatever happens with the climate debate should not detract from the opportunity low-cost, renewable energy brings to those who are willing to invest in its development. In fact this could be the next big worldwide boom, not unlike the tech explosion at the end of the last century. The question is who will commit the [...]
Histrionics outshined the topic of reform at the health care summit. During the more than seven hours of this made-for-television event participants tried to strut their stuff. Yet these efforts seemed to be directed toward fellow politicians rather than to those Americans who took the time and had the inclination to watch the proceedings at [...]
Pre-boomers (those born between 1930 and 1945) may consider circling the wagons, because our generation, now known as New Seniors, is under attack. Have you noticed? It’s mainly below the radar. But, it’s there. The subtle, almost subliminal, message is, “Programs for those 65+ are too expensive, will add to the deficit and ultimately be [...]
The onetime jewel in this country’s crown of achievement and testament to the “good life” has tarnished to the point were it is unlikely to be restored to its former greatness. With unbridled spending by a virtual one-party State Assembly and Senate, unsustainable concessions to public sector unions, unfriendly restrictions and taxes on business along [...]
