Category Archives: Politics

Tick, Tick, Tick

  Now the White House and top Republican have reached an agreement on the nation’s debt ceiling, the ball is the Congress’ court to pass the deal. This is however easier said than done. Why? You ask. Well, for sure … Continue reading

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Is It About Time?

  Debt ceiling agreement reached in principle today by the White House and top Republican. However, instead of being glad for a crisis avoided, I can’t help but feel angry at why it took so long for the participants to … Continue reading

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Another Nail Biter!

  A beautiful Friday afternoon in Washington DC. The air is pleasant and crisp. People are thinking about what weekend activities to partake with family, so to take advantage of this lovely weather.  Except, the debt ceiling is wiping out … Continue reading

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We Don’t Need More Rules

In the government’s roles, regulatory plays an important function to keeping the society it serves functioning properly.  Free market is a wonderful concept that requires guardrails. And that’s where the government comes in. However, public policy making is far from … Continue reading

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Week In Review – 14 May 2023

Will they or won’t they reach a deal? That is the question on the US Debt Limit which will soon hit the ceiling and restrict the government’s ability to finance its day-to-day operations. They in question are the politicians on … Continue reading

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Month of May Random Thoughts

  Mother’s Day is tomorrow, followed by Memorial Day, and  summer. Typically, family is engaged in make haste activities during this time of transition. Especially, the inflation is showing signs of abating. The Fed is signaling its willingness to loosen … Continue reading

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A Pseudo Title 42 Crisis?

  At 11:59 pm today the Covid-19 Public Health Emergency will end. One consequence is the government’s reliance on the Emergency to turn away illegal migrants at the border for the public health concern ( US Code Title 42) would … Continue reading

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A Social Dilemma

  A common saying “it’s not what you know but who you know” refers to the social capital we built. In the case of two applicants with equal qualifications, the one with social capital (i.e. knows the right person) gets … Continue reading

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Stormy Weather

Today, after a stormy weekend punctuated with ferocious winds, the sky in Washington DC finally opened up. A warm and sunny day with temperature as high as 72 degrees Fahrenheit. A chaotic scene revealed itself under the bright daylight – … Continue reading

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Getting Warm In DC

  The temperature shot up to 82 degree (Fahrenheit) in Washington DC today. Thirty degrees above Monday’s (spring equinox). While a welcoming warm up, what follows this rise in temperature is the pollen count. After all the plants and animals … Continue reading

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