A sixty something male, happily settled with two adult brats and my rock of common sense. I've worked at lots of jobs, done lots of things, had many experiences hairy and otherwise and have met some really interesting people in my life as well as a fair share of pricks too. I have witnessed change, some of it just for the sake of it and I hope this blog will communicate the "how it was" as well as the "how it might all turn out." I am a libertarian, mildly catholic, strongly christian and I like to practice what I preach. I hope you enjoy my observations and some of them serve you well in your life.
The Apple tax issue has thrown up a far more interesting question. The ruling was a "Competition Ruling," not a tax ruling and it is vital to understand the difference between the two. What the recent ruling is not saying … Continue reading →
I think it is fair to say that the average female is more law-abiding than the male. For example, a male is more likely to exceed the speed limit than his female counterpart. This is not to say that men … Continue reading →
"Donald Trump's foreign policy is risky and disturbing," says the man who planned the Iraq War. Paul Wolfowitz was a co-author of "Project for the New American Century." This new bible of the aggressive Neo-Cons advocated unilateral military action by US … Continue reading →
Overseas readers might be wondering what all the fuss is about regarding Apple and that tax bill the EU claims they owe to Ireland. Surely, you might think, it is a straightforward numbers issue and either they do owe that … Continue reading →