Tony Demaio
Party Loyalty
Tuesday, August 16th, 2011Author Tony De Maio I had an interesting revelation the other day. I sent one of my liberal friends some humorous bumper stickers concerning the present administration. She fired back a rather hostile e-mail informing me that she was an Obama supporter, and I knew it. I wrote back and told her that I used [...]
What Seems To Be The Problem?
Friday, July 29th, 2011Author Tony De Maio I have watch the charade/circus in Washington with respect to the debt ceiling “crisis” with some amusement. (Note: When addressing the circus in D.C., it is important to specify WHICH circus one was referencing.) I have watched as plan after plan has been proposed and “failed”, as we meander closer and [...]
SOCIAL SECURITY PRIVATIZATION
Tuesday, July 19th, 2011Author Tony De Maio The following appear to be the “problems” associated with the “privatization” of Social Security. To my way of thinking, all can be resolved. The one problem I cannot resolve is the unstated one—each political party appears to dread the notion that the other political party will “solve” the problem. I also [...]
The Art of Compromise
Sunday, July 10th, 2011Author Tony De Maio I’ve been called an uncompromising S.O.B. so many times that I decided to spend some time thinking about just what it is I am. It must be true, or else not so many people would say it. One should not confuse “bargaining” or “negotiating” with “compromising”. In a bargaining situation, both [...]
Off Shore Account
Friday, April 29th, 2011|| Tony DeMaio || Folks, As most of you know, I have a bit of doubt about the economic (and political) future of this country. I have suggested “solutions” or “precautions” ranging from hiding in the hills of Montana, emigrating to another country, buying foreign stocks, buying foreign currency, buying commodities/precious metals, opening a foreign [...]
Incompetent Teachers–the Other Side
Tuesday, April 26th, 2011|| Tony DeMaio || Many years ago, I was employed in a major state teacher credentialing department. One day, an assemblyman telephoned the department and said, “There are too many incompetent teachers teaching our children.” What could we say?? We said, “Yes, sir. I agree.” THAT sort of took him by surprise. He said, “What [...]
A letter to Mark Yudof – President of the University of California
Tuesday, April 12th, 2011Tony DeMaio Dear Mark, I don’t know your age or background with respect to California Education, so if I am beating a dead horse, just ignore my letter. Most of my letters to the university have been ignored anyway, so I’m used to it. It was my understanding that the “Master Plan for Higher Education” [...]
Investing In Education
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011Tony DeMaio Education costs are skyrocketing—so I’m told. Consider the following analysis: In 1960, when I went to college, the minimum wage was about $1.00/hour. Tuition at a major university was about $120/yr., a slum room cost me $35/mo; a gallon of gas was 33 cents; a used text about $10; and a candy bar [...]
TRAFFIC GRIDLOCK
Sunday, March 13th, 2011Tony DeMaio Once upon a time, many years ago I worked for California State government. (Strike that!! Change it to I was EMPLOYED by California State government.) I was employed in the research unit of DMV and had achieved a bit of a reputation as a problem solver with a mathematics background. During my tenure, [...]
PENSION LIES, THEFT, AND FRAUD
Tuesday, March 1st, 2011Author Tony DeMaio Folks, As you have probably guessed, I ain’t no fan of unions or gubbermint. On the other hand, I dispise lies, distortions, and misrepresentations even more. May I suggest that you read my take on the present situation regarding municipal pensions. It ain’t as represented. PENSION LIES, THEFT, AND FRAUD When the [...]