I write this post as concerns of a trade war are brewing between the United States and China (early 2018). The rhetoric being pushed out by the United States (among many other activist actors) is that current agreements are not free and fair. This post is not about trade wars. Rather, I want to explore […]
The Trouble with Double-Ds
What a title! Is this about what I am thinking? No. No it’s not – but the case here is still going to be viewed by some as insensitive. The Double-D’s that I am talking about are two dangerous but prevalent words/concepts: Deserve and Demand. No two interrelated words should frighten Impact Capitalists more than […]
Markets are falling! Quick – assign blame!!!!
So, the markets are down. As I write this, the point drops are the worst ever!!! Over 1000 pts on Monday (Feb. 5, 2018). End of times, right? Where does this fit historically? Does not matter – we must panic – NOW. What should we do about this? Naturally, assign blame for this fall. No […]
Socialized Crime and Societal “Guilt”
Please review Trigger Warnings disclaimer at top of the Righting on the Wall page. Needless to say, this serves as a trigger warning. Against my better judgement, I am writing about a current epidemic that puts me on the “wrong side of history”. What is the wrong side? The side that does not agree with […]
Shelter from the Storm
Florida is reeling (and recovering) from Hurricane Irma. I am currently living in Florida, and was fortunate to suffer minor damage and limited time without power. If you doubt how much power, cable, and internet access means in our modern lives, try to go without it for a while (hopefully without a major storm).* We […]