Corporate Tax Cuts Don’t Mean More Jobs
This NYT article is right, but I think the explanation is simpler. Companies don’t hire because they have extra cash. They hire because there is unmet market demand such that hiring in the short term...
View Article“America cannot be intimidated”– Bullshit
On 9/11, we all take a moment to remember the tragedy of that day so many years ago, and the sacrifice of the victims, first responders, soldiers, and others who were lost as a result. It is a time for...
View ArticleThe Polar Vortex
TFW you’re trying to talk to your political polar opposite and just feel like you’re hopelessly spinning… I often find myself in a situation where useful dialog with a hardcore conservative isn’t...
View ArticleShould You Vote Third-Party?
In short, no. That is, unless you’re truly fine with either a Trump or a Clinton Presidency. Here’s why. The appeal of a third-party vote is understandable. Neither Trump or Clinton are particularly...
View ArticleDoes Voting Third-Party Send a Message?
One of the discussions started by my previous post was on the value of third-party Presidential votes as a means to send a message to the major parties and influence their future platforms. The...
View ArticleAn Open Letter to Trump Supporters
Last night, a majority of you, through your action or inaction, elected Trump. I don’t fully understand why, but it kinda doesn’t matter now. That’s done. Water under the proverbial bridge. No...
View ArticleBurn It All Down
You hear it frequently from angry voters, many of whom did, and continue to, support Trump. Burn it all down. They are disgusted with both sides, they feel the American Dream has passed them by, and...
View ArticleTo men still defending Brett Kavanaugh
A few points to ponder: Sure, it’s possible this is a political shift where all nominations will now be dragged through the mud and slandered by baseless allegations. But consider that since Trump came...
View Article…the Cogitorium Twitter Feed
Tim's CogitoriumFollowRetweet on TwitterTim's Cogitorium RetweetedYou Had One Job@_youhadonejob1·17h I hope they realize she can move in any direction. Reply on Twitter 1135771712723836928Retweet on...
View ArticleHow Does This Make Us Safer?
Yesterday, the Trump administration rounded up 680 probable illegal immigrants from their jobs and is processing them for deportation. It’s likely most of them are guilty of the misdemeanor offense of...
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