Congratulations to the Republicans on their victories yesterday, running successfully on the message of a smaller and more accountable government. But I hasten to point out that there is identically zero precedent for Republican’s (or Democrat’s) actually delivering on that …
So We Get a Smaller and More Accountable Government? Read the Fine Print Read More »
Here’s a blog post I put up on Renewable Energy World, addressing a question a friend posed: What part of your recent book (Renewable Energy – Facts and Fantasies) aligns most closely with the major news stories of the day? …
Re: my piece the other day on Christine O’Donnell, a buddy from high school writes: Like John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, it appears she is on a mission form God. Her latest quote is, “God, you gave me this desire. …
My mother is not concerned that Christine O’Donnell dabbled in witchcraft. I suppose I’m not either. My concern is she dabbles in ignorance – in fact, she frolics in it. How does a person run for public office — let …
Christine O'Donnell – Cute as a Button, But Needs a New Career Read More »
I happened to be driving across the Los Angeles basin yesterday to see a local client when I heard the radio commentary of Robert Reich (Labor Secretary under Bill Clinton) on the exact issue we’ve been discussing here: the implications of …
Here’s a discussion I’m having with a reader on the subject of the Supreme Court ruling of January 2010 that grants the rights of real persons to corporations. I hope other folks will join in. PS: I don’t understand how …
Is Granting Unintended Rights to Corporations a Part of Capitalism? Read More »
Not to carry on too far on this subject of the US Supreme Court’s decision to empower corporations with the rights of real persons, but I’ve begun to realize how truly intractable the problem is, and why: virtually no one …
Implications of the US Supreme Court Decision to Grant "Personhood" to Corporations Read More »
At this early point in the development of my new book on clean energy job creation, I’m still just trying to find my feet. As the creation of new jobs for Americans is largely a subject of politics and macroeconomics, …
Clean Energy, Job Creation, and the US Supreme Court Read More »
It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Hermann Scheer, a man who will always be remembered for his incredible vision — and effectiveness — with respect to the deployment of renewables. Through his tireless work over 30 …
Hermann Scheer — Heavyweight Champion of Renewables Read More »
I’m constantly amazed at how talented people are nowadays. Take the two folks who duked it out on this debate on California’s Prop 23 this morning on KPCC (Pasadena, CA) — both of whom did a terrific job of articulating their …
Great Debate on Proposition 23 and Renewable Energy Read More »
