*N.B.: I just received the tragic news from his family that Professor Arthur R. Labrew died this morning, Feb. 19, 2015, of a heart attack. Will post his funeral arrangements on my Facebook page as soon as they become available. …[T]he hypocrisy of the American Dream – that if one works hard enough, that in […]
History, the final judge of our deeds. ~ JFK [A]s long as mankind shall continue to bestow more liberal applause on their destroyers than on their benefactors, the thirst of military glory will ever be the vice of the most exalted characters. ~ Gibbon Biography of Edward Gibbon Edward Gibbon (1737–1794) was an English historian […]
Prologue to an American Dream: Reality or Myth?Dear Detroit Economic Club: After listening to former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush deliver a rather unremarkable speech at the Detroit Economic Club last Wednesday, I was compelled to offer an opposing economic worldview on my Facebook page the following day and to add to my apologetic ideas expressed […]
Oligarchy has always has been the chief enemy of markets, enterprise, science, truly competitive capitalism and freedom. ~ Adam Smith Biography of Adam Smith Adam Smith (1723–1790) was a Scottish moral philosopher, innovator of political economy, and primary thinker of the Scottish Enlightenment. Smith is celebrated for two classic works: The Theory of Moral Sentiments […]
A nation may lose its liberties in a day and not miss them for a century. ~ Montesquieu Man is born free, but is everywhere in chains. ~ Rousseau Biography of Montesquieu Charles-Louis de Montesquieu (1689–1755), was a French Enlightenment political philosopher, man of letters, and lawyer. He is renowned for his expression of the […]
Love is the beauty of the soul. Neither great poverty nor great riches will hear Reason. ~ Fielding Biography of Fielding Henry Fielding (1707–1754) was an English novelist and dramatist recognized for his deep unpretentious comedy and satirical proficiency, and the writer of the classic novel, Tom Jones (18 volumes). In addition to his prolific […]
We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. ~ Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor Prologue: VOICES FROM AUSCHWITZ On January 27, 1945, the Soviet army arrived at the Auschwitz death camp and liberated more than 7,000 remaining prisoners who were nearly dead or too sick […]
I just wanna be safe. ~ Malik Bryant (Obama’s 2015 SOTU guest) *N.B.: This essay was inspired by my Facebook friends reply to a Pro-life posting I did commemorating the tragic 42nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, therefore I decided to expand that initial work into a complete writing. All memorials and birthdays aren’t good. […]
If wealth is a value in heaven it would not be given to bastards on earth. ~ Swift I take a very simple view of life. It is keep your eyes open and get on with it. ~ Sterne Biography of Swift Jonathan Swift (1667–1745) was an Anglo-Irish political writer (first for both the liberals […]
When Machiavelli Comes to Town: The Dangers of Opportunistic Consulting
“It must be considered that there is nothing more difficult to carry out, nor more doubtful of success, nor more dangerous to handle, than to initiate a new order of things.” ~ Niccolò Machiavelli, The Prince (1532) “Unencumbered by government oversight, McKinsey is accountable only to its clients, who expect that their vulnerabilities, mistakes, […]
“The corruption, crime, and incompetence of the D.C. government has been an embarrassment to our nation’s capital for decades. It is long past time that Congress restored the honor and integrity of George Washington to the beautiful city which bears his name.” ~ Senator Mike Lee (R-UT), speaking on the BOWSER Act “It is […]
Fifth Circuit’s Ruling against “Nasdaq Board Diversity Rule” Safeguards Meritocracy Over Mediocrity
“The evidence presented by Nasdaq in its rule proposal, contrary to its claims, does not show that board diversity provides better returns for shareholders.” ~Excerpt from a Manhattan Institute led amicus curiae brief in the case of Alliance for Fair Board Recruitment vs. SEC. “We will terminate every diversity, equity, and inclusion program across the […]
On Immanuel Kant and reasoning God out of existence
Two things fill the mind with ever new and increasing admiration and reverence, the more often and more steadily one reflects on them: the starry heavens above me and the moral law within me. ~ Kant [T]he world is governed to-day by Kant [more] than by Bonaparte. ~ Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Biography of Kant […]
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