The other day, I watched MSNBC’s Ari Melber interview Wolfgang Puck on the subject of restaurants reopening in post pandemic world. Wolfgang, who, by the way has a net worth of about $90 Million, whined that he is unable to fully open some … [Read more...]
A Better Idea than “Affordable Housing”.
I retired and move to the Cape this past winter. "Help Wanted" signs began to pop up a few weeks ago to the point where it's odd to see a business without one on their door or on a road side sign. From what I gather, part of the problem is … [Read more...]
When the “Right to Repair” becomes the “Right to Use Cruise Control”…..????
General Motors new lineup includes the Chevrolet Bolt EUV, Electronic Utility Vehicle. An interesting feature is included in the $2,200 Premier Trim option is GM's Hands Free Super Cruise Technology. As long as the driver facing … [Read more...]
Copy & Paste
Virtually all of the more than twenty countries whose school test scores in Math, Science, and Reading are higher than the USA are countries who support teachers unions in their public schools. The countries with the strongest unions … [Read more...]
Happy Wednesday, April 7th.
More than 57,000 kids applied to Harvard this year, competing for one of the 1,600 available seats for the Class of 2025. The application fee is $75. Over four million dollars was spent on this and one can only guess how many labor … [Read more...]
Woops! Slow Down Mr. President! (and all of us who are wearing our masks)
Leading story on Tucker Carlson, Hannity, and Ingraham yesterday evening was President Biden's stumble while running up the stairs to board Air Force One, clearly, according to them, a sign of his failing health and mental fitness. If … [Read more...]
The Dr. Seuss Excuse?
Yes, we know, the Republicans are giving prime time coverage to what they call "Cancel Culture" referring to the decision by a private company, Dr. Seuss Enterprises, to not publish its property. Republicans are placing the blame totally … [Read more...]
Republicans Concerned that “Free Money” leads to Lazy People, but only if they are Poor.
On Fox News this morning, during my daily ten minute audit to see where the right wingers are getting their crazy ideas, they ran a story about Republican legislators concerned that President Biden's Covid Relief Plan has unemployment … [Read more...]
$15 Minimum Wage Question
56% of Minimum Wage workers are women. Congress is presently at a standstill trying to push a $15 minimum wage. I'm a news junkie and can't recall any advocates for women's rights pushing for this legislation. I've been reading … [Read more...]
How Serious are We about Reducing Student Debt?
One wonders how much lower student debt would be if "nonprofit" schools limited the wages paid their staff and administration. I am not saying that the state should dictate what any private school pays, but there should be limits on … [Read more...]
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