A Note for Newcomers

My Observations are primarily intended for the benefit of individuals who work in or invest through the financial services industry. I have learned that such an audience strongly prefers an informal approach with a touch of irreverence and humor.

Thursday, June 30, 2011

As For Me - a Message for July 4th

Politics is a lot like economics. Take for instance free enterprise or for that matter freedom in general. Most participants in human endeavor talk the talk but don’t walk the walk. We as Americans do and we need to remind our children that we do and how hard this is to do so. As we approach July 4th we should remember that we are in the minority. Most participants talk about freedom but wish for a system that is rigged in their favor.


Last year I directed your attention to the words of our national anthem.


This year I direct you to words uttered on March 23, 1775. I believe it does our souls good to read these words and recognize they reflect what we are. To read them visit

http://www.law.ou.edu/ushistory/henry.shtml

As for me..... I think the gentleman was correct.

Friday, June 3, 2011

Congressional Idiots - part two

If you want to make certain that a statement you make in response to a personal question is not believed - equivocate.