An attempt at a non-cliched Independence Day comment
Every July 4, people from both sides of the aisle made some outrageous, ginormous statements regarding Independence Day and what it means to them, their families, America, etc. Those on the Left use it to say it is a day to promote the great freedoms we have today, and then devolves into a discussion on their “civil right” du jour or a rant about how the Declaration wasn’t so hot after all. Conservatives use it to chide America for going too far away from what the founders intended or reminding us of their sacrifice.
Obviously, today is a big deal. But ultimately, it’s a big birthday party, and you know how those can wind up. It all depends on how old you are to determine what the appropriate celebration should be. Continue Reading »
Happy America day: Earnings are around the corner
To most of us its known as the Fourth of July. If you have ever traveled to or met someone from another part of the world. they have likely called it “America Day,” and to be honest, I prefer the latter. Regardless of race, gender or religious affiliation, its one of the few holidays everyone in the country observes and hopefully appreciates, and I think it ought to have a more appropriate, prideful nickname.
I’m on the train headed to Boston for the weekend and I thought I’d throw in some thoughts on the past week and a look ahead to the most pivotal time for the market. Continue Reading »
