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Three times during my career I was recruited to manage an organization that was either failing in its mission or in need of rapid reorganization.  These experiences give me some understanding of what a newly elected president of the United … Continue reading →

It’s really hard to stay upbeat these days when the bad news seems to get worse each day.  I know, sometimes my fingers refuse to touch a key board to write about it.  Yet, if we just fan away the … Continue reading →

My theory that right-wing media is far more powerful and influential than liberal media is not easy to prove.  There is, however, some good evidence that it is valid.  We tend to think that Fox News Corp’s ultra-conservative TV personalities … Continue reading →

Former president Donald Trump’s narcissism, lies and blatantly criminal acts have forced upon this nation some almost unresolvable dilemmas that are fraught with democracy destabilizing outcomes.  Will the legal system allow him to escape the rule of law and run … Continue reading →

A partial fiscal cliff is approaching. In 2025, the next president and Congress will be tangling with a huge issue as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions for individuals that Republicans pushed through in December 2017 will expire at … Continue reading →

There’s not much incentive to post a blog about politics when you fear that no one wants to read it.  So, why bother?  Well, I feel compelled to highlight ominous political developments because ignoring these threats just exacerbates them.  Unquestionably, … Continue reading →

One of my most challenging jobs was managing a group of 100+ lawyers and support staff who handled the defense of all U.S. lawsuits against our company – thousands of them.  Most were settled one way or another before they … Continue reading →

Why Americans should be afraid OF today’s Republican Party. While appearing on a CNN special commemorating the first anniversary of the January 6 attack on the Capitol, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi stated that she wants the Republican Party to be … Continue reading →

There are many things that affect our lives that we cannot control – but we should absolutely take control of what we can.  Kudos are due if you have already accomplished most of what follows; these precautions will make life … Continue reading →

It’s hard to believe we are worrying about a default on the debt of the United States – again.  The markets and many pundits are – in my opinion – disturbingly sanguine about what is about to go down.  Evidently, … Continue reading →