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FROM MY CORNER: Also

Howell Hurst American News, Humans, People

Someone asked why I write so few commentaries during the virus pandemic. Noting that liqueur stores and gun stores are apparently open and doing quite well, but book stores are not considered essential and remain closed – well, really, what more can one say?  

FROM MY CORNER: The Human Condition

Howell Hurst Corporate Avarice, Humans, People

As an independent writer with no contract from any giant publishing firm or news organization, my influence upon the world is akin to that of a gnat wrestling a big crocodile. I recognize this and accept it. This independence, however, permits me total freedom to write what I think and believe to be the truth…. continue reading »

FROM MY CORNER: The Ritzy Small Business Scam

Howell Hurst American News, Corporate Avarice, Economy & Finance, People Politics

The financial holding company that manages the Ritz Carlton ultra-luxury hotels plus several other hotel lines just took millions of dollars of the small business federal bailout funds.Thousands of small businesses have been refused funds. Not only Ritz Carlton, but many other big business companies received funds. What do you call it when the federal… continue reading »