By Oliver DeMille In all the commentaries about the president’s 2013 State of the Union address and the responses by Marco Rubio and Rand Paul, one really stood out.[i] Democratic thought-leader Van Jones said it outright: “Marco Rubio is dangerous for Democrats.”[ii] Why? Because he gets emotional about the issues, and, as Jones … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2013
A Modern Classic – The Conscious Creator
February 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
by Oliver DeMille Book Review of The Conscious Creator by Kris Krohn & Stephen Palmer The Law of Attraction, Revisited Every once in a while I read a book that really changes me—deeply, drastically, truly. I’ve never been the same since I read Les Miserables the first time, for example, and when I read The Making of America by W. Cleon … [Read more...]
Bigger Isn’t Always Better
February 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
By Oliver DeMille In the push for more gun control and changes to our national immigration policy, a few very important things have been mostly left out of the news in recent weeks. They have been mentioned, yes, but not emphasized. And these items deserve to be seriously considered by all Americans. First, economic figures came out … [Read more...]
The Republican Presidential Candidate of 2016
February 13, 2013 by 1 Comment
Conservatives keep saying two things in the aftermath of losing the 2012 presidential election to Barack Obama. First, they talk a lot about the 2016 election, but there is no real front runner to be the Republican candidate. In fact, the few people who are mentioned as possible nominees aren’t drumming up much excitement. But the second … [Read more...]
Middle Class Squeeze Part II: America and the Entrepreneur
February 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The working middle class dreams of an actual meritocracy, where performance is rewarded regardless of race, creed, or color. The American ideals were birthed as a level playing field, rewarding people based upon their contributions, not their social status or credentials. The American Dream promised: Do a little, receive a little; do a lot, … [Read more...]
Two Types of Republicans and Rising Socialism in America
February 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The future of America depends on the House of Representatives. If it goes along with the Obama Administration’s plans, we’ll see major changes in the next four years, and the move toward socialistic policies will be as momentous as the swing to the right under Ronald Reagan. The White House and Senate are committed to this course, and only … [Read more...]
The Middle Class Squeeze, Part I
February 7, 2013 by 4 Comments
*Note to the Reader from CSL Editor Oliver DeMille: Over the past weeks we’ve posted articles by Orrin Woodward, CSL’s new Leadership and Business Editor. These articles include: American Government Righting Sports Wrongs—NBA Stimulus Package, Separation of Education and State, and The Drift to Totalitarianism. Orrin has a long history of … [Read more...]
Elmer — Getting Things Done
February 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I don’t know about you, but there are only two things that come to mind when I hear the name Elmer: Elmer’s Glue and Elmer Fudd. I find it amazing how these two icons are tied directly to small-business success. When it comes to running a business, there are only two things you must do over and over again: 1. Start Something 2. Ship … [Read more...]
