In the latest instalment of the Film series “Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps”, the character Jake Moore (the idealistic stock broker son-in law) asks one of the Billionaire Investors “What’s your number?” Perplexed, the Billionaire asks for clarification. Jake replies “How much is enough, how much money is enough ….what’s your number?” The Billionaire smiles … Continue reading
Category Archives: Capitalism
Why “King” Trump Cannot Be President Trump
Ok, looking into the fishbowl, I understand how a lot of my European friends are in horror, bewilderment, and disbelief. People across the globe are trying to explain to themselves how it could have gotten this far and what is going through the minds of American voters. Heck, that’s how I feel. I find it … Continue reading
Hello Comrade!
The “writing was on the wall” when George Orwell wrote his classic 1984, as far back as 1949.This novel depicted the struggle of class warfare, where the world was manipulated by the privileged elite inner circle, and of course all was monitored by “Big Brother”. It has always fascinated how life has imitated art. … Continue reading
One Man Cannot Change the Flow of an Ocean
A recent Huffington Post Comedy Video boasts of United States’ President Obama’s recent victories, which were decided in the U.S. Supreme Court including keeping intact his landmark health bill, and winning new trade agreements. It continues this week with the opening of Cuban embassies and the subsequent resumption of relations after 50 years of isolation, … Continue reading
Jimmy Walker… Dyn-o-mite!!!
No, not the 1970s Television Comedian, Jimmie J.J. Walker, the professional golfer who is on fire for the last two years. First, let me set the record straight, I am not a golfer. My last round involved a green ball and a miniature windmill for a free game. Those of you who follow my blog … Continue reading