“Never apologize or admit wrongdoing, ever. Always counter-attack, and always with greater force than you received. Use the legal system as a weapon, not a recourse for justice. Manipulate the media ruthlessly. Use fear as both shield and sword. Build a fortress of loyalty around...
“It’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future.” – Yogi Berra “Straws” are piling higher and higher on the back of the global camel. At what point will the camel’s back buckle? [ED NOTE: Timing being everything, those who style themselves as “seers” capable of...
“Credit America’s setbacks to Osama bin Laden.” – The Lonely Realist The Atlantic earlier this month published an analysis by Graeme Wood entitled “Did Al Qaeda Succeed?” Mr. Wood concludes that Osama bin Laden’s plan to weaken America by attrition was successful…, which is the same...
“Which ‘-ism’ is right for America?” – The Lonely Realist Every country chooses its own “-ism”: Capitalism: Private owners run trade and industry to make money with little government control. Socialism: The government owns or controls the significant industries and works to share wealth among people. Communism: The government...
“Trading on inside information is illegal. America’s elected representatives nevertheless profit from doing so.” – The Lonely Realist Congress once again is engaging in an election year public relations show. The House of Representatives recently passed the Stop Insider Trading Act which (in part) seeks to...
