I listened to a Conversation with Peter Orszag, Conducted By The Atlantic’s Interviewer Steve Clemons ( Washington’s Editor at large) After listening and asking questions, I thought there’s lot’s to worry about. We’ve got brilliant self promoting kids, dazzling us with their brilliance and what do they know, they know numbers. They know algorithms … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: A Conversation with Peter Orszag
I’ve been listening intently to talks about The Budget and deficits ; especially when folks mention slashing entitlements to provide extra revenue. I agree with slashing entitlements, but my definition may differ from those mentioned . For me, it’s a no- brainer, to start with farm subsidies . I don’t believe the working poor should … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: Financial Reform
17 people took the poll/ which I didn’t think became a meaningful sample. The results were : A third Party was not considered? 18% of respondents were DEMS Infrastructure and apprentice programs received the most votes for future work and work programs. They topped the list, though the other programs mentioned were deemed worthy of … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: 3rd party poll results & more
The facts, behind the Bi- Partisan/ Bah Humbug Post! The Volcker rule. Has been Implemented. 5 different regulators , 5 different interpretations. In this case , “nothing would have been better then something.” August Wilson‘s words to live by! They did worse then nothing they presented the appearance of having done something. Which is Bad … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: The facts behind the Bi-partisan agreement
Far be it for me to rain on anyone’s parade. If I have, can’t say, I’m the least bit sorry. In the old days when you fought with your brother, your mother didn’t say shake hands and forget about it! No sir, first she beat you both up , or if she was inclined, punished … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: Bi-Partisan/Bah Humbug!
As an ardent fan of America, I’ve watched the gridlock in Washington with dismay. It has led me to wonder, is it possible to build a Third Political Party using grass roots support? Can we solicit funds from Retailer’s in distress or the populace? Is it feasible to create a “third Party”? Who’s making … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: Do we want a third party or a more pragmatic 2 Party System?
The more I study human nature. The more disheartening it is. For instance Iran. We had the opportunity to work with them when they had 190 centrifuges and weren’t a nuclear threat? This was in 2005 but we chose not to. Then, in 2008 the Iranians approached us again, but Obama was busy with TARP. … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: Preliminary thoughts on War and Peace in the Middle East
The people of Israel are scared they will suffer the extra trauma of divorce. Divorce from America, Divorce from the American Jewish population. After a stirring performance by David Rossa, a modern Israeli folksinger, listening to the poetry in the songs of Meir Ariel, even if you didn’t understand the Hebrew you felt their longing … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: Let’s be compassionate toward Israel, our ally!
It is my intention to present the facts, as culled from a list of periodicals and magazines; listed in the text of my Post , along with the conclusions we can reasonably expect. 1. Does Iran have any Nuclear Power Plants? According to the ” World Nuclear Association” , representing the people and organizations of … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: IRAN : Just the facts, based on sources: Plus lot’s of questions!
As I lay quietly, watching the first snow fall of winter in NYC my mind drifts back to Jerusalem, that magical city, home to all the three great religions and civilizations. As I previously thought not as Peaceful as the upper west side , fraught with angst of possession , as all the World watches … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: additional thoughts on the ” two ” State Solution/Room for debate