Published in Better Marketing·PinnedFacebook Has an Old People Problem That Won’t DieBut Facebook will die because of it. — Facebook has an existential problem. No, it is not Congressional scrutiny, whistleblowers, or public scorn. All of those will probably blow over in time and result in little to no action, whether inside Facebook or through legislative means. It is well known that Facebook has become an old person’s platform…Facebook4 min read
Published in PolisPandit·Jun 13Don’t Forget UkraineOut of sight, out of mind will destroy democracy everywhere — Ukraine is losing in the east. The latest reports indicate that Russia has made significant advances in Eastern Ukraine. The Donbas region is almost completely under Russian control. Meanwhile, the Ukraine headlines have slid further and further from the front page. Here at PolisPandit, we’re at fault for it too…Ukraine4 min read
Published in PolisPandit·Jun 6Greenwashing: Manipulation You Need To Know AboutEspecially as more financial products tout ESG criteria — Investing in ESG financial products is all the rage these days. Making money while saving the planet — what’s not to like! Unfortunately, it comes with significant manipulation risk in the form of greenwashing. As Investopedia defines it, greenwashing “ is the process of conveying a false impression or providing…Greenwashing6 min read
Published in PolisPandit·May 30We Should Be Talking About the Uvalde Victims’ FamiliesThere’s currently no hope for gun control. — I could write about the need for gun control in the wake of the Uvalde massacre. The need for basic qualifications for gun ownership. How it’s insane that there are more restrictions on driving a car — not an inherently violent object — than on owning a gun. Why beat…Politics3 min read
Published in PolisPandit·May 23Elon Musk Trump VibesHe even has a MAGA-like bro army — Over the past few weeks, Elon Musk has been sending major Donald Trump vibes. He has tried to renege on a deal, in the same way Trump screwed over contractors for decades. He has started a “fake news” style crusade against the “far left.” And most recently, he has been…Elon Musk6 min read
Published in PolisPandit·May 16The Theocratic Takeover of AmericaIt has only just begun — I have written at length about my disaffection from the Republican Party. I’ve also written about wanting to save it. When I worked on Capitol Hill for a Republican Congressman, we used to laugh at some of the crazy constituent calls we would get. …Politics5 min read
May 119 MORE Takeaways From Buffett and Munger — Part 2From Berkshire Hathaway’s 2022 Annual Meeting — I forgot to highlight one of my favorite parts of any Berkshire Hathaway annual conference in Part 1. The “Berkshire bazaar of bargains.” There is a reason the event is known as the “Woodstock for Capitalists.” …Warren Buffett6 min read
May 79 Takeaways From Buffett and Munger — Part 1From Berkshire Hathaway’s 2022 Annual Meeting — At the end of April every year I get excited for the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting. …Warren Buffett7 min read
May 5Stay-At-Home Parent StrugglesWays to handle to difficult moments while enjoying it all — First let me say that being a stay-at-home parent is rewarding. I’ve been one for almost six months now after quitting a lucrative career. Yes, the stay-at-home parent struggles are real, and we’ll dive into how to cope with those challenges, but it’s not all bad. In fact, if you…Parenting5 min read
Published in PolisPandit·May 5Alito’s Draft Abortion Opinion Would Destroy More Than Roe v. WadeThe conservative justices are just getting started — This article is not about abortion as a policy position, whether for or against. It is also not about the legal reasoning of the leaked draft opinion penned by Alito, or who leaked it. It is about the destruction of stare decisis and the U.S. Supreme Court’s institutional legitimacy. Should…Abortion5 min read
