Politics

The Pickpocket of New York

In my conversations with you, a long-time client, you tell me how you and your wife have stopped going into New York City to...

Exxon, Chevron Ride Oil Surge to Strong Q2 Profits

The Wall Street Journal reports that ExxonMobil and Chevron delivered blockbuster second-quarter 2026 earnings, benefiting from higher oil and fuel prices caused by geopolitical...

Against the Grain

Originally posted April 22nd, 2026 What Could Be More Ignorant… … Than a Government-Run Grocery Store? Right now in New York City. Mayor Mamdani is moving forward...

Putin Is in a Pickle: The Rising Cost of Financing Russia’s War

A Foreign Policy article, “The Kremlin’s Easy Money Is Gone,” argues that Putin is in a pickle: Russia can still finance the war in...

Give Thanks for Successes

On a business trip about three decades ago, Rob Arnott was speaking with a client about Alan Greenspan’s “irrational exuberance” speech. Mr. Arnott wanted...

From Class Enemies to Political Targets: A Familiar Playbook

A Dangerous Leap in Our Society and Culture Does Zohran Mamdani not realize that being mayor of NYC comes with more responsibilities than those of...

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