PinnedMember-onlyI write when I believe that I am right,but often I would prefer that you could prove me wrong. — I hit the keyboard when noticing that media and politicians sidestep critical facts or arguments. My intentions are noble, but I upset some because omissions and distortions in political discussions are not accidental. There are money, political interests, or human biases in play. Some readers find my writing offensive because…Bio1 min readBio1 min read
Mar 20Member-onlyReal professors, phony scienceJohn J. Mearsheimer and Jeffrey D. Sachs misinform about Ukraine — John J. Mearsheimer is the R. Wendell Harrison Distinguished Service Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago. He is known for his controversial opinions, but Americans rarely see him on TV. Recently, he gave a lengthy interview at CGTN, the international division of the official TV network in…Ukraine War10 min readUkraine War10 min read
Feb 21Member-onlyWorld War III had already startedon February 24, 2022 Russia invaded Ukraine a year ago. Since then, pundits and politicians have kept repeating the same warning, that we must respond cautiously to avoid WWIII. It does not seem to work. The longer Russians continue their aggression, the higher are the chances of the war spreading. With the two previous…War In Ukraine9 min readWar In Ukraine9 min read
Published inVirtual Agora·Jan 17Member-onlyHow to become a billionaire quickly …… by someone who is not a billionaire yet — Welcome, aspiring billionaires. Below, you will find the information helpful to fulfill your dreams. Or to realize it likely will not happen. I am writing this, having been inspired by the book by Jason Calacanis, “Angel: How to Invest in Technology Startups — Timeless Advice from an Angel Investor Who…Media10 min readMedia10 min read
Published inVirtual Agora·Dec 28, 2022Member-onlyCan Musk save Twitter?That is unlikely, but give it to Musk — he is unpredictable and has the means. In his many statements, he insists he wants to turn Twitter into a respectful debating forum about essential matters. If he really believes it is doable, he still does not realize that Twitter’s format…Twitter7 min readTwitter7 min read
Published inVirtual Agora·Nov 4, 2022Member-onlyMedium needs Robert Townsend as the CEOOne may point out that Medium just got a new CEO. Tony Stubblebine has been on the job already three months, but the community does not feel any blow of change for the better. He has been saying all the right things but has avoided details. We do not see…Robert Townsend7 min readRobert Townsend7 min read
Published inVirtual Agora·Sep 8, 2022Member-onlyDrowning in the deluge of futile advice“Motivation is the key to massive success,” advises Dr. Roopleen, a motivational writer who is an eye surgeon. I feel sorry for Dr. Roopleen that I am picking on her article. …Media4 min readMedia4 min read
Published inVirtual Agora·Aug 9, 2022Member-onlyCan Medium be the next big thing in media?An open letter to the new Medium CEO, Tony Stubblebine, and Medium’s investors. The short answer is: Yes, it can. This article continues my previous essay, “The future has the great past, but the present stands in the way,” where I argue that our future depends on the media’s focus…Medium Purpose11 min readMedium Purpose11 min read
Published inVirtual Agora·Jul 21, 2022Member-onlyThe future has the great past, but the present stands in the wayAmericans are pessimistic about the future. Opinion polls confirm what most of us get from daily news; because of profound political disagreements, we are unlikely to reach any consensus on issues like health care, immigration, climate change, guns, abortion, and many others. That depressing tune dominates in Medium’s recommendations. America…Future9 min readFuture9 min read
Published inVirtual Agora·Jun 11, 2022Member-onlyHow did Americans screw up immigration?Immigration in American politics is like bad weather for farmers. For as long as old-timers can remember, it has been one cataclysm after another, imposed unjustly by the forces of heaven on God-loving Americans. Skeptics see that the trouble remains because it has not been sincerely examined in the public…Immigration10 min readImmigration10 min read
