On many world events, we don’t comment here on smilingdad. We’re not geopolitical experts. Our focus is sustainable capitalism or democratic capitalism, and cleantech. Our hearts mourn for thousands of good people lost in Turkey, Syria, and Ukraine. I am proud of President Biden for visiting Kyiv on President’s Day yesterday. The symbolism is potent.Continue reading “Opinion: I’m proud of President Biden”
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Opinion: Take 5 people to vote with you
Here are some reasons to not vote for a homegrown, American fascist party, and why it is crucial to vote yourself and take 5 people to vote with you.
Opinion: OPEC+ oil cuts help the world, in the long run
A short piece arguing that OPEC+’s recent oil cut may have long term negative consequences for the world’s oil dictators. That’s good news for renewable energy growth.
Opinion: Fascism, democracy, and the rule of law
We are close to fascism. Why democracy and the rule of law matter.
Opinion: Women’s rights advance a nation’s economy
It is no question that women’s rights are under attack with the recent Supreme Court decision overturning Roe vs. Wade. This might be stupid to say out loud, but when women have more rights, they advance a nation’s economy. The same is true for minorities and other persecuted groups. Here was a piece in theContinue reading “Opinion: Women’s rights advance a nation’s economy”