Where are the opportunities for the future? What will the social landscape look like in the future? Will the middle class exist for working America?
A Sunny View of the Economy
March 9, 2009 By
With the economy crashing down around us, I recently felt the need for some good advice from someone who really understands what is happening and how to get through it all. I called my bridge-playing, bird-watching friend, Eric Swanson, and asked him who he knew that might be able to give me some quality financial [...]
National Banks of America?
February 20, 2009 By
Injection of capital using taxpayer funds appears to be the administration’s choice for the near future. The trouble is that funds are being given to banks with no control over their use to the same managers who drove those banks into near bankruptcy.
Our President’s first speech
January 18, 2009 By
President Barack Obama’s Inaugral Speech of 2009 should clearly install confidence in the ability of the American people to meet any challenges and in his administration’s ability to lead the way.
Memo to the President: Health Care Advocacy
January 16, 2009 By
For health care reform to work for us, we need advocates, from the hospital bedside to the legislature. The days of expecting a group like AARP to represent us may be fading fast.
Sarah Palin, one Alaskan’s opinion
January 13, 2009 By
Palin made a huge and positive impact with millions of Americans – people who were bright enough to see through the media driven bias that put a negative spin on every little thing they could find out about her.
The Green Collar Economy
January 3, 2009 By
This book presents an excellent first draft vision of what America could and should do to revitalize its standing in the world community. And it matters not whether you believe global warming is a real threat to future generations or a cyclical phenomenon. If you are concerned about the current economic woes, you owe it to yourself to read The Green Collar Economy.
The real gift of Christmas
December 23, 2008 By
The Christmas story is an endearing tale, filled with subtle beautiful meaning, no matter your faith, or depth of belief. What a shame it is lost in a blur of shopping.
Who is Peter Schiff and why didn’t we listen to him?
December 21, 2008 By
In 2006, Schiff predicted that we were headed to a recession, and it was probably going to last for several years. His position was laughed at by many experts, including Ben Stein and Arthur Laffer, among others. Who’s laughing now?
Tightening our belts
December 17, 2008 By
Grandpa sheared sheep or wrestled logs at the sawmill 12 hours a day. Grandma washed laundry by hand, kept the vegetable garden, gave birth 10 times and went right back to work. No wonder they could challenge those horses for eating, and still stay slim.
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