Posts by John E. Wade II
Innovation in Government
Leave a reply I frequently think about how important it is to America and the world that WI Governor Scott Walker be elected president in November, 2016, and assumes control in a fair, kind, and competent manner immediately upon assuming office. I believe in innovation in government–and in all other facets of life. I believe…
Read MoreEnd the Stigma of Mental Illness
If you or someone you know suffers from depression, bipolar disorder, or the like, I urge you to review this Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance. We must show kindness, to ourselves and others. This is an important first step toward ending the stigma that plagues those suffering with mental illness (and other types of illnesses). I…
Read MoreOne World
We have a wonderful window of opportunity to proceed toward Heaven on Earth. As the American Airline slogan says, “One World.” I wholeheartedly agree. Almighty God created each of us and all of us with a mind, body, and a “little piece of God.” God loves us with an enduring, steadfast love. I deeply believe that…
Read MoreWe Can’t Tax Our Way into Prosperity
I recently had dinner with my best friend, George, and I expressed a lot of political ideas and judgments to him. We have a stable, robust democracy in America. However, our prosperity is in jeopardy – with a huge national debt, over a trillion in student loans and entitlements that are actuarially unsustainable. These are…
Read MoreThe Positives of Globalization
I’ve now read Henry Kissinger’s World Order several times. It’s a wonderful book steeped in history of governments and nations. But in the 21st century and perhaps in the past, too, private enterprise and trade as well as government actions that influenced those most important parts of human endeavor were greatly under-emphasized. It’s time for that to change.…
Read MoreAttaining World Order: A Challenge for Our Next President
The mainstream liberal press didn’t defeat Scott Walker and a lot of other Republicans in 2014. The pendulum is swinging toward Republicans who really care deeply about the opportunity, wants, and needs of our American citizens. Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker cares and so do I. I want our country to regain its place in the…
Read MoreA First-Rate Madness
A First-Rate Madness: Uncovering the Links between Leadership and Mental Illness By Nasir Ghaemi, M. D. Review by John E. Wade II This is a fascinating book, explaining in a compelling manner how some of the greatest leaders of the past two centuries—Abraham Lincoln, Gen. William T. Sherman, Winston Churchill, Mohandas Gandhi, Franklin D. Roosevelt,…
Read MoreAttaining World Order
I’ve read and I plan to write a lengthy review of World Order, by Henry Kissinger. It’s quite informative and interesting, but so much of the book is taken up by wars, balance of power, and such with very little devoted to globalization and the fact that governments do not compare in size with private businesses…
Read MoreBeing Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End
Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End By Atul Gawande, Published by the Penguin Group (2014) Reviewed by John E. Wade II I highly recommend this practical, informative, and no-holes-barred book to everyone, from middle age to those who are grappling with the potential ending stages, which may include everything from life support…
Read MoreLee Kuan Yew
Lee Kuan Yew The Grand Master’s Insights on China, the United States and the World Interviews and Selections by Graham Allison and Robert D. Blackwill, with Ali Wyne Review by John E. Wade II What is so amazing about this book is the breadth and depth of this extremely successful and wise leader of the Singapore, during…
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