This last week has been a chilling reminder of the painful reality that America has enemies who will stop at nothing to hurt her. Whether it be two radicalized Islamic terrorists from a radicalized Islamic country, or the coordinated effort of twenty terrorists working within a globally coordinated terrorist cell, there is a basic reality at play here, and it is an uncomfortable one: We have enemies who will not go away. In between the unforgettable attacks of 9/11 and the drama that ended … [Read more...]
The Virtue of Prosperity
February 27, 2011 By
On Friday evening I was blessed to share the stage with Dinesh D'Souza as the long-promoted conference, The Virtue of Prosperity: Moral Implications for Wealth and Work, got underway. I have worked on the conference for half of a year, and brought in my dear friends at the Acton Institute and the Center for Cultural Leadership who share the same vision I do. The conference was a tremendous success, and I will soon be providing the information for how MP3's and DVD's can be … [Read more...]
Capitalism without Virtue is Ultimate Futility
January 16, 2011 By
I do not believe I have used my blog yet to promote this event, but I really think everyone should check this out. It is going to be a tremendous weekend, and is about five weeks away. I believe that in the present context we find ourselves in it is the single most important topic facing Americans in general, as well as all men and women of faith. I am producing this event with my dear friends at the Center for Cultural Leadership and the Acton Institute. As you will see from the link … [Read more...]
The Liberty to do what we ought
October 21, 2010 By
"Good news - the President has announced a reduction of the government work force by one million people (20%). Bad news - the cuts were ordered by President Raul Castro in Cuba." So began the 20th anniversary dinner of The Acton Institute tonight in Grand Rapids, MI. Acton co-founder, Kris Alan Mauren, loosened up the crowd with the aforementioned joke which served the dual purpose of making me laugh and disturbing me deeply. But of course, the fact that Canada, Germany, France, … [Read more...]
Wall Street 2 and Greed is Good
September 24, 2010 By
When I was 13 years old I watched a movie with my dad called Wall Street starring Martin Sheen, Charlie Sheen, and Michael Douglas. I didn't understand a lot of it, but I did know that it made me want to work in finance - badly. Of course, Michael J. Fox's character on the TV show Family Ties (Alex P. Keaton) had already been a huge influence himself in this regard (particularly as it pertained to the briefcase I brought to elementary school and the ties and sweater vests I frequently wore … [Read more...]
