As best I can tell, LinkedIn’s censors operate with a skeleton team on weekends. Thought I’d post this letter and hopefully slip one by them.
Business
Why Americans Are Turning On Each Other
A visit to my local CVS this morning gave me clarity what’s fueling the growing anger and incivility in America.
The Racism of Coca-Cola
Don Lemon, CNN’s $4 million a year anchor who says America is fundamentally racist, wants punishments meted out to those who put the health of Americans at risk. If Lemon was true to his convictions, the latest studies linking high-fructose corn syrup to colorectal cancer would prompt him to call for the cancelling of The Coca-Cola Company.
How to REALLY Reform U.S. Healthcare
President Biden last week unveiled a tough talking executive order that included some healthcare reform initiatives. Biden deserves an A on rhetoric but a D on concrete measures. Here are some efforts that should be considered as part of any serious attempt to overhaul America’s dysfunctional healthcare industry and improve patient care for all Americans.
Beware of Spine Surgeons!!!
Dr. John Sarno in a landmark book warned that most back surgery is unnecessary and potentially harmful. Here’s some insight about the character and transparency of a seemingly wide swath of physicians who are attracted to the specialty.
Why I Hate (and Love) Verizon
There is no company I despise more than Verizon. Here’s why I’m likely to forever remain a customer.
When Hospitals Tell Lies
The tone, tenor, and truthfulness of a company’s news releases reflect the integrity and values of the CEO. A news release jointly issued this week by Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids and Beaumont Health in suburban Detroit suggests that Spectrum CEO Tina Freese Decker isn’t quite the Kumbaya choir leader she makes herself out to be.
Walgreens and the Decline of San Francisco
It’s the responsibility of government to protect businesses and their employees. California and San Francisco have failed Walgreens.
The Tragedy of Starbucks
Visiting my neighborhood Starbucks store early yesterday morning I was asking myself, “How does this company stay in business?”
Stankey’s Stinky AT&T Media Divestiture
Count me among the losers who naively bought AT&T stock believing management and legions of experts who said the company’s frothy dividend was secure. AT&T’s divestiture of its media assets is yet another reminder as to why individual investors should only own diversified, low-cost ETFs.