Tag Archives: Donald Trump
Are the American 401(K) participants dreaming what Donald Trump’s dreaming?
In last night’s rambling self-promotion by President Trump, we heard among other things of a huge increase in the amount that is in the 401K saver’s plans- across America I was reminded that Jack Towarnicky promised us his work that … Continue reading
Americans humiliated on the racetrack, a few weeks after the Ryder Cup
Last night’s jamboree for horses, jockeys, trainers and a few spectators was really about TV viewers of which my family counted ourselves a part! I suspect that over this side of the pond we had a rather better time than … Continue reading
Posted in pensions
Tagged Aiden O'Brien, Breeders Cup, Charlie Appleby, Donald Trump, Horse racing, Willie mullins
1 Comment
That it can bring forward what we hope for
This blog is normally full of words but not this piece. We don’t know what was said nor the sincerity but it was said in a sacred place to those who understand religion. I hope that it will bring a … Continue reading
Biden – reasons to be cheerful 1-2-3.
I haven’t commented on the American presidential poll as information and misinformation have been so generally available. What I have posted are the odds surrounding the relative chances of the two candidates, the result has not been in doubt for … Continue reading
We get what we vote for – 15 years of Tory rule.
A defining moment for the Conservative party. We have voted in a Conservative Government and by the end of 2024 we will have pretty well fifteen years with a Conservative Prime Minister. The Labour party has made just one gain … Continue reading
We don’t believe in “experts” anymore
The phrase in the title is a favourite of my boss – Hilary Salt – if you read this on holiday in California – Nothing convinces me more that experts are not to be trusted than my being called a … Continue reading
Posted in pensions
Tagged Donald Soper, Donald Trump, Exclusion, Exclusivity, experts, Hilary Salt, Lesley Griffiths, Methodism, pensions
4 Comments
Is Farage the EU’s US Ambassador?
I am cross with the post US election consensus in British politics. There seems to be a role for Britain “taming” the American right – that starts with neutering Donald Trump. This is total nonsense. Not only is it silly … Continue reading
I believe in a promised land
Being on a rock mid-Atlantic gives you some new perspectives. Like why our jam doesn’t taste of fruit – and how we manage to keep our dogs quiet in the morning. Listening to the dogs of Santa Lucia shout accross … Continue reading
Posted in pensions
Tagged Clinton, darkness on the edge of town, Donald Trump, election, John Mauldin, music, Per Andelius, Springsteen, Trump
1 Comment