Tex Norton
Newswrong
Monday, January 30th, 2012Author Tex Norton The latest Newsweek cover/cover story asks “Why are Obama’s critics so dumb?” You remember Newsweed, don’t you? That’s the paragon of rags that was sold for the overwhelming sum of $1.00 PLUS the liability of their really overwhelming existing debt. Perhaps a much better question would be “Why are Obama’s supporters [...]
Let The Silly-Season Begin!
Monday, January 9th, 2012Author Tex Norton Today is Tuesday, January 3, 2012, the day the Silly-Season begins – in Iowa. The entire “season” can be described by a single question: “Would you like a broken arm or would you prefer a broken leg?” Harsh? Not in the least! Isn’t that the ultimate description of what we call [...]
Happy New Year
Sunday, January 1st, 2012Author Tex Norton All of us grew-up with Guy Lombardo playing Auld Lang Syne at midnight on New Year’s Eve. Ever wonder where it came from? It’s an old Scottish folk song dating back to possibly as early as 1677. Robert Burns was the first to publish it in the mid-1790’s. The song recalls the [...]
Intellectual Property
Thursday, December 29th, 2011Author Tex Norton As I see it, this is yet another “Bastiat Moment.” All complainers-to-date describe “that which is seen.” None seem to have considered “that which is NOT seen.” They seem to think it’s their “right” to download music without paying for that music. They seem to think they have the right to benefit from [...]
Farewell Dear Linda R.I.P 1941 – 2011
Saturday, December 24th, 2011Today I was informed that a dear friend, great mind, and driving force behind the creation of The Texas Ring, Linda Brady Traynham had passed on the 20th of December. Linda was a prolific writer. Very few probably realize how much she contributed in such a short time. If you Google search her name here you [...]
Intimidated by Mathematics
Sunday, December 18th, 2011Author Tex Norton When you mention mathematics, my spouse’s eyes roll, glaze-over and a look of sheer terror crosses her face. Many people have a similar reaction. What about you? The reason we ask is that the United States of America has just “celebrated” reaching the $15 trillion mark in the “admitted” national debt. We [...]
Actions Have Consequences – meaning – Not Responsible For Any Debts But My Own
Wednesday, November 16th, 2011Author Tex Norton Executive Summary: In the words of the Magambo Guru, “We’re all freeking doomed.” And now back to the originally scheduled program…….. If you’ve been divorced (and these days, who hasn’t?), you intimately know the meaning of the title of this article. Currently, however, the meaning has been extrapolated to incorporate the entire [...]
Define The Problem
Saturday, November 12th, 2011Author Tex Norton Before you can solve a problem, you have to be able to define the problem. How can you solve something if you don’t know what it is that you want to solve? If you can’t articulate what it is you’re trying to accomplish, how will you know when you finally accomplish it? [...]
Our Right to Offend
Tuesday, October 11th, 2011Author Tex Norton In a note added to her recent article entitled “Are You Ready For Some CENSORSHIP?” published 10/10/11, Linda Brady Traynham issued the following topic challenge: “Why it is our God-given right to offend others” While it’s tempting to observe that “she threw down a gauntlet,” what she did was more in line [...]
Warren Buffett: Hypocrite Extraordinaire
Monday, October 10th, 2011Author Tex Norton Life isn’t fair. Some extremely smart people never make much money. Similarly, some rather stupid people seem to fall into it and make fortunes. Go figure. Then, there is Warren Buffett. Warren is fond of playing the role of the “folksy” type who still lives in his modest house in nowhere Omaha [...]