I've worked in the business world for quite some time now. From private to public companies, startups to established corporations, employee to contractor. I even had my own company for a dozen years. So I think I have a fairly broad understanding. Still, I've never really bought … [Read more...]
This week’s Auchtoon: Draining the Great Lakes one tap at a time
Remember the comedian Sam Kinison? It's fine if you don't. In fact, I would advise against YouTubing him. (And I disclaim all responsibility if you do.) But back in the 1980s he had a particularly edgy standup bit about world hunger and Western popular reaction to it (Feed the … [Read more...]
This week’s Auchtoon: The hand on the checkbook rocks the Lansing cradle
When my son was 3 years old, he had an astonishingly straightforward way of expressing himself. If he was busy doing something and we told him it was time to do something else (go to bed, get in the car, take a bath, whatever), he would just look at us, incredulous, and say, "But … [Read more...]
This week’s Auchtoon: The governor’s Flint testimony
By John Auchter Ours is a system of checks and balances. And one of the biggest checks is getting yelled at. Nobody likes to be yelled at, and that’s exactly what getting called to testify before congress is. Some will say, “I look forward to the opportunity.” That’s bullcrap. … [Read more...]