I am not a fan of the three or four time Presidential candidate, Ron Paul. My opinions about the ideology of Ron Paul are well-documented, as are my opinions of many (not all) of his followers. But despite my lack of appreciation for the eccentric ex-Congressman, I also do not look favorably upon gloating or grave-dancing. Ron Paul's embarrassing results in the most recent Presidential election do not tempt me towards smugness as much as they do provide illumination upon something I have been … [Read more...]
Cowboy Ciao – Scottsdale
February 19, 2013 By
I want to cover a lot of restaurants on this little blog because I am known to frequent a lot of restaurants. But the truth of the matter is that if I had to pick just three or four restaurants to go to for the rest of my life I could easily do it. Castelli's in Palm Desert, The Ritz in Newport Beach, and San Pietro in Manhattan - I assure you I would be just fine ... But frankly, the list would be enhanced a great deal if we could also add my very favorite restaurant in the Valley of the … [Read more...]
NORTH Italian Farmhouse
February 18, 2013 By
North Italian Farmhouse is the latest spot in the Phoenix valley to demonstrate the growing foodie superiority in the valley of the sun. As is the case with most ideas coming from Sam Fox's restaurant concepts, North is chic, hip, energetic, unique, and most importantly - tasty. . A quaint, impressive setting with a two-sided bar (outdoor on one side; indoor on the other), the restaurant is known for homemade and alluring pasta, with enough chef creativity to keep you coming back for more. … [Read more...]
Alexander Hamilton and Greg Bahnsen
February 17, 2013 By
A month or so back I read Thomas McCraw's very informative work, The Founders and Finance. The book essentially paints a picture of the early developments in American finance, particularly as directed by three immigrants (Robert Morris, Alexander Hamilton, and Albert Gallatin). Because there would have been no America (as we know it) without Alexander Hamilton, and because Hamilton's work served as the cornerstone of America's early financial foundation, the bulk of the book centers around … [Read more...]
Defending Phil Mickelson
January 28, 2013 By
This piece does a great basic run-down of how things really work for the wealthy, and how Mickelson essentially keeps 26 cents of every dollar he earns going forward (if he is lucky). Ultimately, many don't care what guys like Phil experience from a tax standpoint - everyone knows he is rich and always will be. But this piece at least gives folks a glimpse at the nature of incentives, and how EVERYONE suffers when productive people are incentivized to not produce. With regards, David L. … [Read more...]
