Archive: Don Vandergriff
Leaving the world of standard operating procedures
In a complex system, everything has side effects. History teaches us that centralized planning and control can't be made to work...
By Don Vandergriff | February 10, 2011; 09:54 AM ET | Comments (1)
The visionary: Ron Paul
Congressman Paul is a man of character. He does not retreat from his opinion in the face of hostile opposition and corporate-controlled media...
By Don Vandergriff | December 20, 2010; 02:33 PM ET | Comments (53)
The road to ruin
Yes, Cam Newton is an incredible football player (I love watching him play), but we must care about the total person we hold up for emulation in our society. This is about repairing, not maintaining, the moral fiber of...
By Don Vandergriff | December 13, 2010; 03:35 PM ET | Comments (0)
Sacrifice a little now or a lot later
Both parties want to reward their wealthy contributors, who make up the "elite" and possess no real understanding of how successful nations sustain their greatness--which is by maintaining a meritocracy, where anyone with hard work and smarts can...
By Don Vandergriff | December 6, 2010; 02:59 PM ET | Comments (8)
Cheerleading syndrome
The cheerleading effect happens when the only acceptable message is a positive one. Everyone wants the party to go on, even after they have forgotten what the celebration was for.
By Don Vandergriff | February 1, 2010; 02:39 PM ET | Comments (0)
