OK, I hate linking from MSNBC, but maybe they're onto something.
Mr. Gingrich hints that he won't participate in debates that are hosted by the mainstream media because of media bias. Can't blame him for that opinion, but it causes a little problem when you're hoping to be a candidate on the national ticket.
Last I checked, all presidential debates (not primary debates) were formal, media-moderated, no-applause or hooting & hollering events. All of them.
So if Newton becomes the nominee for the Republicans, he won't debate the sitting president. That should work out well.
Someone needs to sort that out before Speaker Gingrich gets much farther, I think
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012
One more thing
If you haven't had a chance to see the IBM film "They Were There" you should take the opportunity. It's amazing.
It shows what having long-term stability can allow a company to do. A benefit of "monopoly"? Maybe.
It shows what having long-term stability can allow a company to do. A benefit of "monopoly"? Maybe.
More about Steve Jobs
Start here.
Don't forget to watch Pirates of Silicon Valley.
And the Stanford speech (link for text of the speech). You can see it here if you haven't.
Walter Isaacson (the guy who wrote the book) spoke at University of South Carolina in December. There's a link to a video of his presentation here. Fascinating.
He was a remarkable guy, and a jerk by the account of many. But sometimes it takes a jerk I guess.
Finally, here's a Forbes link that discusses Peggy Noonan's comparison of Jobs to Obama, but also talks about the life cycle of big companies. Really interesting.
Don't forget to watch Pirates of Silicon Valley.
And the Stanford speech (link for text of the speech). You can see it here if you haven't.
Walter Isaacson (the guy who wrote the book) spoke at University of South Carolina in December. There's a link to a video of his presentation here. Fascinating.
He was a remarkable guy, and a jerk by the account of many. But sometimes it takes a jerk I guess.
Finally, here's a Forbes link that discusses Peggy Noonan's comparison of Jobs to Obama, but also talks about the life cycle of big companies. Really interesting.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
If George is scared, I'm scared!
George Soros says we're on the edge of a class war in this country.
And he should know: he's been a silent sponsor of class warfare for years and years. Not just by supporting media groups such as NPR, either; he's brought down economies all by himself. Creating an national class war is probably like a walk in the park for him. A lite snack.
For those of you who are Tom Clancy fans, his latest book features a behind-the-scenes character (Lasko) who plays the same kind of games but gets tangled up with terrorists as well as political intrigue. No similarities, none.
If George says that riots and violence are coming, that must mean he's already made up his mind about it and gotten the word out. The only issue left is timing.
As with all things, we should seek out the folks who stand to gain by strife and the suffering of others to understand where their motives lie. George Soros gains when economies are in turmoil, either monetarily or politically. He's spent a lot of money to create an economy in this country that is much more favorable to his type of influence and control. He's spent a lifetime advocating a particular brand of free markets that aren't really free, but are instead controlled by cronies, so it isn't surprising to find that he's "worried" now.
I point this out to aspiring business leaders in order to illustrate how easily one's ethics can be compromised. It starts out as a few favors here and there, and before you know it there's an entire international network of influence, information and corruption ready to swing into action when politics doesn't go your way, or when you decide that chaos is good for your business.
I'm sure Mr. Soros would say that's he's working toward a better tomorrow for everyone.
And he should know: he's been a silent sponsor of class warfare for years and years. Not just by supporting media groups such as NPR, either; he's brought down economies all by himself. Creating an national class war is probably like a walk in the park for him. A lite snack.
For those of you who are Tom Clancy fans, his latest book features a behind-the-scenes character (Lasko) who plays the same kind of games but gets tangled up with terrorists as well as political intrigue. No similarities, none.
If George says that riots and violence are coming, that must mean he's already made up his mind about it and gotten the word out. The only issue left is timing.
As with all things, we should seek out the folks who stand to gain by strife and the suffering of others to understand where their motives lie. George Soros gains when economies are in turmoil, either monetarily or politically. He's spent a lot of money to create an economy in this country that is much more favorable to his type of influence and control. He's spent a lifetime advocating a particular brand of free markets that aren't really free, but are instead controlled by cronies, so it isn't surprising to find that he's "worried" now.
I point this out to aspiring business leaders in order to illustrate how easily one's ethics can be compromised. It starts out as a few favors here and there, and before you know it there's an entire international network of influence, information and corruption ready to swing into action when politics doesn't go your way, or when you decide that chaos is good for your business.
I'm sure Mr. Soros would say that's he's working toward a better tomorrow for everyone.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Ok, so I have been neglecting the Blog...
Houston is best economy in Norf Merikuh! Who knew?
See the Chronicle.
Most of us here in TX take this for granted, but we are, indeed, the healthiest city in the healthiest state in the healthiest country in the world, economy-wise, with maybe only a few small, isolated exceptions such as Switzerland.
See the Chronicle.
Most of us here in TX take this for granted, but we are, indeed, the healthiest city in the healthiest state in the healthiest country in the world, economy-wise, with maybe only a few small, isolated exceptions such as Switzerland.
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