Scientists discover the obvious

Cowboy hat By Jim Hightower - Fri., 4/12/13

Here's a scientific conclusion that even a professional science denier would accept: Being stuck in line, on an airplane, in a waiting room, or anywhere else with someone loudly nattering inanities into their cell phone... [read more]

Corporate chieftains say America is unattractive

Cowboy hat By Jim Hightower - Thu., 4/11/13

I like the word "lift." It implies upward progress and a can-do communal spirit: Yes, let's all put our backs into it, and lift this load. It's so American!

That's why... [read more]

Wall Street's absurd celebration of its absurdities

Cowboy hat By Jim Hightower - Wed., 4/10/13

It was a gala evening of celebration, libations, commendations… and insidious corporate cynicism.

Hosted in March by a financial trade publication, this annual black-tie awards dinner on Wall Street made news... [read more]

America needs less Mulally more Drucker

Cowboy hat By Jim Hightower - Tue., 4/9/13

"Morally wrong," is how United Auto Worker president Bob King described last year's paygrab by one worker at Ford Motor Co. And this year, that worker has grabbed even more, hauling off a $21-million paycheck.... [read more]

The wisdom of the wealthy

Cowboy hat By Jim Hightower - Mon., 4/8/13

One of the finest benefits that our global society derives from having an elite class of superrich individuals is the priceless advice they offer to the rest of us.

For example,... [read more]