Only one question comes to my mind, Al, reading this latest: HOW THE HELL did you get one of the coveted selectrics? Fio, I and Lee Campbell were relegated to old manuals, as I recall ("regional department," back when we vied to be 'chicken editor' of the latest tornado story). Leads me to one quick funny story when I left the G-N to the Arlington bureau of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram: I was (as usual) covering 'cops & crime.' Wanted to get out of it. Started writing some side 'business' stories (bank failures, S&L failures, the usual at the time) and wound up convincing the Arlington editors to let me try my hand at actually a ''business" beat. Cops laughed at me, told me I'd be back in a few weeks, begging to cover crime again. When I came back for some background on folks I was then covering, in a nice, 1980s all-wool grey pinstripe suit, 60% cotton shirt, silk tie, (all 'American Psycho'-specific), they laughed again: "We knew you'd be back. We just didn't realize you'd be wearing pin-stripes!"
I always look forward to your posts. It helps me keep my head on straight and understand so much more about the people and world around me!
Thanks, Ginger. So glad I can help.
Keep going, Al...The truth is sometimes had to swallow!
Thanks, James. Too many people wouldn't know where to find the truth to even take a bite. :)
You and David Cay Johnston are in a league of your own exposing greed, opportunism, and exploitation. No one does it better.
Appreciate the kind words, Tim. I'm doing what I can with what I've got left of this journalism thing.
FWIW, I love reading your articles. Keep telling it like is! Keep shining a light on those bad apples. -B.
He who laughs last ... keep it coming Al!! Love the old school butt kickings to those who deserve it!
Keep fighting the good fight, Al! Still miss seeing you in the Denver Post.
Thank you, Rky. So glad to have my former Post readers on board.
Your "Parting Thoughts" should be taught to every student in school. Start them young with these words of wisdom. The dividends will be seen forever.
Thanks, Bud. I think they'd rather keep teaching more lessons on how to maximize shareholder value. Appreciate the sentiment.
Only one question comes to my mind, Al, reading this latest: HOW THE HELL did you get one of the coveted selectrics? Fio, I and Lee Campbell were relegated to old manuals, as I recall ("regional department," back when we vied to be 'chicken editor' of the latest tornado story). Leads me to one quick funny story when I left the G-N to the Arlington bureau of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram: I was (as usual) covering 'cops & crime.' Wanted to get out of it. Started writing some side 'business' stories (bank failures, S&L failures, the usual at the time) and wound up convincing the Arlington editors to let me try my hand at actually a ''business" beat. Cops laughed at me, told me I'd be back in a few weeks, begging to cover crime again. When I came back for some background on folks I was then covering, in a nice, 1980s all-wool grey pinstripe suit, 60% cotton shirt, silk tie, (all 'American Psycho'-specific), they laughed again: "We knew you'd be back. We just didn't realize you'd be wearing pin-stripes!"
At least there is a chance that a corporate narcissist built a business. The only thing a political narcissist built is a temple of lies.
I recently heard someone say a narcissist is anyone more good looking than you. I guess that means most people other than me? :)