Author Archives: MN Gordon

Guided By Nonsense

Posted on June 3, 2016 by MN Gordon

“Read the directions and directly you will be directed in the right direction.” — Lewis Carroll U.S. consumers are at it again.  After a seven year hiatus they’re once again doing what they do best.  They’re buying stuff. According to … Continue reading →

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How Elon Musk Empowers Fools to Part Ways with Their Money

Posted on May 27, 2016 by MN Gordon

Tesla Motors is up to something remarkable.  But what it is, exactly, is unclear.  According to the Tesla Motors website, the company’s mission is: to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable transport. This all sounds quite brilliant, indeed.  Though we … Continue reading →

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How to Maximize Economic Potential

Posted on May 20, 2016 by MN Gordon

Problems, as people commonly perceive them, require solutions.  Broken shoelaces must get fixed.  Regrettably, in today’s democracy this means the candidate who offers the most fixes – in the form of goodies – to the most people wins the election. … Continue reading →

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Even Death Won’t Save Us

Posted on May 13, 2016 by MN Gordon

Rubbernecking at the economic train wreck of central planners is not without hazard.  A strained collar and dry eyes, for instance, are common perils.  So, too, is the lasting grimace of disbelief that comes with the rollout of each zany … Continue reading →

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