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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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Pride in the Profession, 1
Oct 27, 2016 1:07 pm
Comments: 6 | Views: 3,616
Or: "I observed the polls in Reno, just to watch them vote ..."
Every occupation has its foibles and conceits. I will freely... More
Oct 27, 2016 1:07 pm
Comments: 6 | Views: 3,616
Or: "I observed the polls in Reno, just to watch them vote ..."
Every occupation has its foibles and conceits. I will freely... More
Prop 64: Waiting to Inhale?
Oct 17, 2016 12:46 pm
Comments: 7 | Views: 3,104
After twenty years’ dabbling in legal medical marijuana and with no apocalypse in-sight (sorry, Trumpophiles), this Proposition extends legalization to... More
Oct 17, 2016 12:46 pm
Comments: 7 | Views: 3,104
After twenty years’ dabbling in legal medical marijuana and with no apocalypse in-sight (sorry, Trumpophiles), this Proposition extends legalization to... More
Prop 56: Tax ‘em if you smoke ‘em
Oct 16, 2016 11:52 am
Comments: 15 | Views: 4,036
Proposition 56 would raise the state excise tax on tobacco products by $2.00/pack of cigarettes or its equivalent, and include e-cigarettes in the measure. ... More
Oct 16, 2016 11:52 am
Comments: 15 | Views: 4,036
Proposition 56 would raise the state excise tax on tobacco products by $2.00/pack of cigarettes or its equivalent, and include e-cigarettes in the measure. ... More
Prop 61: A Placebo Endorsement
Oct 15, 2016 10:21 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 2,343
In wading through the $100 million spent for disinformation on Prop 61, the temptation is to yell: “a pox on both your houses!” and change the channel.... More
Oct 15, 2016 10:21 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 2,343
In wading through the $100 million spent for disinformation on Prop 61, the temptation is to yell: “a pox on both your houses!” and change the channel.... More
Voter Info: it’s finally here, folks!
Oct 11, 2016 4:52 pm
Comments: 2 | Views: 2,842
I’m sure we can all agree on one thing: this is an extraordinarily consequential election, and after this brutal campaign, voting will not only be... More
Oct 11, 2016 4:52 pm
Comments: 2 | Views: 2,842
I’m sure we can all agree on one thing: this is an extraordinarily consequential election, and after this brutal campaign, voting will not only be... More
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