The Supreme Court heard arguments yesterday in Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association. The case centers around 10 teachers (Friedrichs et. al) challenging a state requirement that they pay dues to a union (California Teachers Association) that takes political positions teachers may disagree with. This case “would be a huge victory for workers’ rights, the First Amendment, […]
Congratulations Sylvester Stallone!
“I want to thank my imaginary friend, Rocky Balboa, for being the best friend I ever had,” said Sylvester Stallone in his Golden Globe acceptance speech for best supporting-actor.
What Thatcher’s Fall Can Teach the GOP About Change
Is the GOP ready for a big time change? I think so, but this from Peggy Noonan is sticking with me this morning. In her column Noonan writes about the fall of Margaret Thatcher: In 1989 Thatcher moved to impose a change in the British tax system. This caused resentment and then unrest. She wouldn’t […]
UPDATE: Gun Laws Protect Criminals
On Monday night (1/4/2016) a 65-year old grandmother from New Hampshire shot a would-be robber in the chest after he followed her into the parking lot of her apartment complex and tried to grab her as she walked home. More here from Boston.com. Gun laws do not protect you from those seeking to do you […]
Buddy Rich: Ya Gotta Try
There’s Buddy Rich, and then there’s all the rest.
Sig Sauer Academy: Rely on Your Training
Originally posted July 20, 2015. The saying goes that you don’t rise to the occasion, you fall to the level of your training. I train at the fantastic Sig Sauer Academy in Epping, New Hampshire. I’m looking forward to a three day precision rifle course there in September. Challenge yourself with some new training as […]
Stock Market on Day One: 2016
Take a look at the first day of trading for 2016 and you’ll see the power counterbalancing can have on your portfolio. This is not a prognostication for the short-term price of gold—it’s a simply an observation of why I rarely sell positions that I value.
Make Union Membership a Choice
Friends and family of mine who have been, and who currently are, teachers do not like the fact that they have to join a union as a condition of their employment. They deserve to have a choice. Harlan Elrich, a California teacher has joined a 10 person lawsuit against unions that force non-members to pay […]
Genius behind The Big Short Says Economy is Toxic
Michael Burry, played by Christian Bale in The Big Short, was ahead of the market on predicting the financial crisis beginning in 2007. Today Burry is sounding an alarm once again as he tells New York Magazine of the market, “We’re right back at it.” Where do we stand now, economically? Well, we are right back at it: trying […]
Is Your State in a Death Spiral?
At Forbes, William Baldwin has developed a “FeedMe” ratio map of the United States. If your state has more “takers” than “makers,” it’s at risk of a death spiral. Take a look at the map below and see if your state is on the edge of a death spiral.
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