Apollo — not the Greek god of music and poetry who resides on Mount Olympus, the other one, the one who is a Wall Street god of greed and decadence — is busy attempting to… Read More »Notes from the Wall Street Cesspool: Apollo Edition
This article in the Atlantic reviews the now commonly accepted idea that every human being has their own “style” of learning. Some absorb information and ideas better from reading, some from hearing, some from visual presentations (some from daydreaming, some from hip hop, some from vaping, etc.). Well… it sounded good. But apparently there is little or no evidence that a person who is taught in the way they prefer, the way that is most comfortable to them — actually leads to better outcomes. As the always relevant Emily Latella would say, “Nevermind!”
Reminds me when the entire US government swung into action to indoctrinate every American with the idea that carbohydrates were making us fat. Thus leading to all of us to become really really fat.
Experts are useful and necessary. But not infallible.Read More »Nevermind! Another Universally Accepted “Truth” Is Disproved
We are in the era of mass delusions. Millions of Americans believe that antifa planned the January 6th attack. Thousands of day traders believe that Elon Musk is looking out for them. Millions of GOP voters swear to defend America’s “free markets”, though today this economic phenomenon can only be seen in museums. Good grief, a not insignificant number of people apparently buy SPAC IPOs! But there’s another mass delusion which no one is talking about. Many Americans apparently believe that the shareholders of US airlines must be bailed out in order to ensure that the industry is able (eventually) to support a strong US economic recovery. This is a lie. Yes, we need a viable airline industry to enable a strong and sustainable economic recovery. No, we don’t have to bribe airline CEOs and stock holders to achieve this. The fact that both Democrats and Republicans in Congress are equally deluded in their support for airline CEO bailouts (having approved ~ $60 billion and counting) makes this a bipartisan hallucination. Airline CEOs are pushing a big lie in order to rip off American taxpayers. Back in the day, Republicans called women with children who needed help, “welfare queens”. Well, what’s good for the goose is good for the gander. Airline CEOs who tell the big lie that keeping them in their jobs and keeping their companies out of bankruptcy is in the best interests of taxpayers are, truly, welfare queens of the coronavirus pandemic.
Pesky Ex-Boyfriend Won’t Go Away? Call the FBI and have him arrested! The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that a Pennsylvania man was part of the mob that stormed the Capital on January 6th. Multi-tasking like all… Read More »Best Breakup Revenge Ever!
We May Never Know the Truth I know nothing about coronaviruses but I’ve studied China and the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) for decades, traveling there dozens of times, and met with many government officials. If… Read More »Did Covid-19 Originate in a Chinese Lab? Possibly. Here’s the Evidence
Several days ago, the New York Times wrote this piece (excerpt below) describing the current situation in Afghanistan. It is as predictable as it is depressing. The inevitable end of the US-Afghan War is upon… Read More »The Inevitable End of the US-Afghan War
To readers of the American Carnage blog: After ten weeks of battling a resurgence of a long-standing chronic condition, I’m happy to report that I’m back in the saddle again. So much carnage, so little… Read More »Note to Readers: I’m Back
I must admit, they are gorgeous. The Crown. Downtown Abby. The hundredth version of Pride and Prejudice. Romance novels gussied up to look like serious drama (Bridgerton). I recall watching the first season of The Crown and finding infinite delight simply listening to the accent of Tommy Lascelles, Private Secretary to both King George VI and to Queen Elizabeth II, portrayed superbly by Pip Torrens. Yummy. But folks, there’s a tiny problem here. I hate to burst your late 18th century costume drama bubble but… The Crown conceals the awesome crime of colonialism.
Read More »The Crown Is Beautiful. But It Conceals the Awesome Crime of Colonialism.
Dems got creamed in Florida so this means they better tack to the center, right? No. In 2020, nothing is clear, nothing is fixed, no lessons are straightforward. Exhibit #1: 60% of Floridians voted for… Read More »There Is Broad American Support for a Higher Minimum Wage
Depressing and strange. How is it that the party most beloved by silicon valley can’t seem to even come close to Donald Trump’s online/social media capability. Yes, Dems seem incapable of accomplishing something Jared Kusher… Read More »Democrats Will Never Win Real Power Until They Fix This