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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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Corruption in the Balance?
Apr 7, 2018 9:31 am
Comments: 67 | Views: 2,077
Item: per the NYTimes report of Press Secretary Sara Sanders, on the White House view of EPA Secretary Scott Pruitt: “Ms. Sanders said that Mr. Pruitt’s... More
Apr 7, 2018 9:31 am
Comments: 67 | Views: 2,077
Item: per the NYTimes report of Press Secretary Sara Sanders, on the White House view of EPA Secretary Scott Pruitt: “Ms. Sanders said that Mr. Pruitt’s... More
Art Project du jour
Mar 24, 2018 1:48 pm
Comments: 112 | Views: 2,290
With no intent or likelihood of horning-in on the Art Space blog of Messrs. Barry and Carmel, I invite your critique of the following work:
"Please... More
Mar 24, 2018 1:48 pm
Comments: 112 | Views: 2,290
With no intent or likelihood of horning-in on the Art Space blog of Messrs. Barry and Carmel, I invite your critique of the following work:
"Please... More
Reflections on the Loss of Hope
Mar 2, 2018 3:34 pm
Comments: 142 | Views: 2,413
Let’s start with an experiment: think about Hope Hicks, the departing White House Communications chief. What are the first few words that come to mind... More
Mar 2, 2018 3:34 pm
Comments: 142 | Views: 2,413
Let’s start with an experiment: think about Hope Hicks, the departing White House Communications chief. What are the first few words that come to mind... More
Much Ado About Nunez
Feb 3, 2018 10:07 am
Comments: 84 | Views: 2,189
There’s been a lively discussion warming (if not lighting) the dark shadows of the local blog cemetery, so I thought I’d add a few thoughts and let... More
Feb 3, 2018 10:07 am
Comments: 84 | Views: 2,189
There’s been a lively discussion warming (if not lighting) the dark shadows of the local blog cemetery, so I thought I’d add a few thoughts and let... More
Salami, Salami … Baloney
Jan 19, 2018 10:27 am
Comments: 111 | Views: 2,528
Those GOP butchers at the Congressional deli are playing a losing game.
‘Salami’ is a set of competitive bargaining tactics. In it, the negotiator... More
Jan 19, 2018 10:27 am
Comments: 111 | Views: 2,528
Those GOP butchers at the Congressional deli are playing a losing game.
‘Salami’ is a set of competitive bargaining tactics. In it, the negotiator... More
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Couples: “True love is a decision between the head and the heart . . .
By Chandrama Anderson | 1 comment | 1,145 views
Some election thoughts
By Tim Hunt | 3 comments | 616 views
Nominations due by Sept. 17
Pleasanton Weekly and DanvilleSanRamon.com are once again putting out a call for nominations and sponsorships for the annual Tri-Valley Heroes awards - our salute to the community members dedicated to bettering the Tri-Valley and the lives of its residents.
