The Ultimate Platform in a Virtual World: The U.S. Presidency [Note to Readers: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway (“Berkshire”), or any other entity referenced. Edina Realty is a subsidiary of Berkshire.] Under the heading, “truer words have never been spoken,” The Wall...Read More
Batting Down the “I Was Just Joking” Excuse if Trump Loses [Note to Readers: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway (“Berkshire”), or any other entity referenced. Edina Realty is a subsidiary of Berkshire.] Benjamin Franklin was walking out of Independence Hall after the...Read More
Electoral Illogic, or, “Has it Happened Yet?!? How About NOW??” [Note to Readers: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway, or any other entity referenced.] With less than two months until the election, not only is Donald Trump flailing, so are some of his usual...Read More
It Depends on What the Definition of “It” Is (and also “Fix”) “Fix“: Pronunciation /fiks/ /fɪks/ (Informal): Influence the outcome of (something, especially a race, contest, or election) by illegal or underhanded means. –Oxford Dictionary. [Note to Readers: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway,...Read More
Health Care Winners and Losers [Editor’s Note: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway (“Berkshire”), or any other entity referenced. Edina Realty is a subsidiary of Berkshire.] No doubt Las Vegas bookies are already handicapping the 2020 Presidential election. Not to mention plenty of...Read More
Monday Wednesday Morning Quarterbacking: The 2018 Midterm Elections [Editor’s Note: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway (“Berkshire”), or any other entity referenced. Edina Realty is a subsidiary of Berkshire.] “(Chief Justice) John Marshall has made his decision; now let him enforce it!” –President Andrew...Read More