I was watching CNBC one day while I was working out. I wanted to get their perspective on the next financial catastrophe that might befall us. CNBC tends a little toward the “alarmist” side of the spectrum. If you’re not aware of that, that’s probably because you avoid the cable news channels. Hats off to [...]
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Alarmism in cable news networks
Posted in Media, Opinion on October 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The tortoise and … the tortoise.
Posted in City of Des Moines, Congress, Opinion, Polk County on September 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I am sure the people of Iowa welcomed Speaker Pelosi and are grateful for her first hand accounting, in September, of the damage incurred by our state as a result of the flooding in early June of this year. It was good to see her putting in some quality time with us.
Congressional leadership, personified by [...]
The Clive Trolley
Posted in Opinion on August 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The “D-Line” is the newest offering in public transportation in greater Des Moines. This service offers a trolley-like vehicle that goes east to west from the capitol building to the Meredith Publishing Corporation and then back again. About 20 or 25 blocks one-way. There’s several trolleys on it, so you never have to wait more [...]
Bad Choices: Nature or Nurture?
Posted in Opinion on August 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I was “invited” by the US Attorney, Matt Whittaker, and his office to testify for the prosecution in the CIETC trial of multiple defendants. The testimony was directed at three defendants, but not the CIETC CEO Romona Cunningham. Her trial would be separate, if she ever was to have one.
Something occurred to me during my [...]
