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About this blog: The Raucous Caucus shares the southpaw perspectives of this Boomer on the state of the nation, the world, and, sometimes, other stuff. I enjoy crafting it to keep current, and occasionally to rant on some issue I care about deeply... (More)
About this blog: The Raucous Caucus shares the southpaw perspectives of this Boomer on the state of the nation, the world, and, sometimes, other stuff. I enjoy crafting it to keep current, and occasionally to rant on some issue I care about deeply. My long, strange career trip has included law and management jobs in two Fortune 50 companies, before founding the legal search and staffing firm Cushing Group, Recruiters. I've lectured on negotiation and settlement strategy, and teach graduate courses at Golden Gate University (Adjunct of the Year for a doctoral seminar on business, law and society). Illinois, Texas and California (Inactive) admitted me to law practice; I hold JD and MBA degrees from the University of Illinois, and a BGS from the University of Michigan, with Distinction. There -- Go Blue! Personally, my daughters are a lawyer in NY, and a pre-med student in NM - their lives-and-times often animate these columns. I'm active in animal advocacy matters, having led a citizen team that took Alameda's city animal shelter to a non-profit operation - we saved $600K annually and the lives of some 700 companion animals/year vs. the City's best alternative. I'm delighted with that success. My family has re-homed 144 foster animals over many years; we host four boisterous border collies of our own. Mostly for humane movement efforts, I was nominated for GQ magazine's 2009 Better Men, Better World Award. You may notice that many of my rants relate to critter issues. In addition to the Raucous Caucus blog, I frequently contribute to The BARK magazine, and am a proud Moderator emeritus on the popular news and humor website www.Fark.com. I prefer scotch over imported beer (Hide)
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Extraordinary Transgression
Aug 5, 2014 8:01 am
Comments: 18 | Views: 25,299
When last we checked-in on the Senate Intelligence Committee (DiFi vs Spy, RC March 12), our own Senator... More
Aug 5, 2014 8:01 am
Comments: 18 | Views: 25,299
When last we checked-in on the Senate Intelligence Committee (DiFi vs Spy, RC March 12), our own Senator... More
On Iran: Miles to Go Before We Sleep
Nov 26, 2013 6:27 am
Comments: 19 | Views: 24,413
The essential nature of a good deal is one in which both parties to it get more of what they really want, in exchange for something they want less. When I buy... More
Nov 26, 2013 6:27 am
Comments: 19 | Views: 24,413
The essential nature of a good deal is one in which both parties to it get more of what they really want, in exchange for something they want less. When I buy... More
The Name Game
Jul 26, 2014 12:37 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 23,945
Before reading this blog, you may wish to read-through the recent D/SRX Town Square comments on banning single-use shopping bags. ... More
Jul 26, 2014 12:37 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 23,945
Before reading this blog, you may wish to read-through the recent D/SRX Town Square comments on banning single-use shopping bags. ... More
Torches and Pitchforks 52 ? Rule of Law 47
Mar 6, 2014 1:14 pm
Comments: 26 | Views: 23,741
By what passes for standards in today's Senate, Thurgood Marshall would be a pariah. Born into modest circumstances and barred by his race from admission to the... More
Mar 6, 2014 1:14 pm
Comments: 26 | Views: 23,741
By what passes for standards in today's Senate, Thurgood Marshall would be a pariah. Born into modest circumstances and barred by his race from admission to the... More
Love in the Time of Culture War, Part 1
Feb 27, 2014 7:16 am
Comments: 16 | Views: 23,359
Whatever decision AZ Governor Brewer makes this week (I know, see below. Rats.), it will be just a teaser for the bigger show to come next month. She must decide... More
Feb 27, 2014 7:16 am
Comments: 16 | Views: 23,359
Whatever decision AZ Governor Brewer makes this week (I know, see below. Rats.), it will be just a teaser for the bigger show to come next month. She must decide... More
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