Category Archives: The filthy rich

What’s wrong with the GOP in one sentence

Posted on January 24, 2026 by Naomi

“Our whole business system would break down in a day if there was not a high sense of moral responsibility in our business world.” Spoken by Herbert Hoover on the campaign trail in 1928, and quoted by Jill Lepore in … Continue reading →

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Why? That’s the only question

Posted on December 13, 2025 by Naomi

I saw the news about Trump grabbing an oil tanker which brought up the only rational question around: why? Oh, we’ve gotten a reason but the reason was superficial — words skidding over the surface. In fact, the reasons we’re … Continue reading →

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Too many Teslas in my town

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Naomi

Remember when I spotted two Teslas parked on the same short block in my neighborhood?  That was back in May. Since then, I seem to have developed an uncharacteristic interest in cars. No, not how they rate or drive or … Continue reading →

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