by Dale | Nov 11, 2016 | Articles
The truth is I actually wanted to be a Navy fighter pilot.Like many young men of my era, I saw “Top Gun” in the late ’80s just as I was about to apply for college. I fell for it – Hook. Line. Sinker. (Cue “Danger Zone” bass drop...
by Dale | Nov 10, 2016 | Articles
While I was watching the election results come in last night – and I was as surprised as anyone – I couldn’t help but enjoy a laugh at the expense of, well, about 60 million people who have been crying, pissing their pants, and otherwise engaging in...
by Dale | Oct 19, 2016 | Articles
I have to confess to being interested in politics, perhaps unhealthily so. I wasn’t always. It wasn’t like I had some childhood fascination with politics. In truth, I don’t think I’ve ever voted in a local or presidential election. (I may have...
by Dale | Apr 8, 2016 | Articles
I’ve decided that the most important issue that is not being talked about in this current political season – the most tumultuous one I can remember in my forty-six years of life – is welfare reform. Now, let me provide some context for the...
by Dale | Feb 14, 2016 | Articles
I didn’t really have a rooting interest in the Super Bowl, so you root for: (1) a good, watchable game, generally, and (2) good commercials. It lived up to both (more or less) until – I couldn’t believe my eyes – but was that some insane...
by Dale | Feb 2, 2016 | Articles
Before I start getting too deep into economics, I want to switch gears and talk about the Law, as it pertains to economics. Sort of. There are a number of people who cite the Rule of Law as essential to economic activity, although the University of Chicago Law School...