We knew a frustrated father whose 20-year-old son was enrolled for the fourth year in some go-nowhere-course at a local college while emerging from his room only for the occasional meal. The manner he displayed towards his parents was typical of that displayed by those living on charity towards their benefactors, which is to say...
Have you noticed how politicians in every country, even those only slightly influenced by the teachings of Karl Marx, tend to drive wedges between segments of the electorate? They specialize in fanning the flames of resentment of the poor against the rich. They encourage women to see men as their enemies. And of course they...
During the past year or so, despite difficult economic conditions, some companies have reported excellent earnings. Upon reading their reports it becomes clear that many of them achieved this without increasing sales revenues. Instead, rigid cost discipline allowed these firms to post profits. Many families have followed a similar culture of frugality. They are enduring...
There we were, Mrs. Lapin and I, breakfasting with friends on a rooftop patio overlooking the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem. One of our breakfast companions is well connected with Israel’s high tech community and I immediately resolved to share with you what he disclosed to me. But first, by way of introduction, I must ask...
