Civic Penury . . . and Its Opposite I don’t what it makes you, but somehow, I don’t think being a billionaire who manages to pay zero federal income taxes makes you “smart.” Maybe “greedy” or “crafty” or “callous,” but not definitely “smart” — especially if you think you’ll ever run for President. “But,” you say,...Read More
Dealing with Bullies. Or Not. [Editor’s Note: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway, or any other entity referenced.] I know, I know: hindsight is 20-20. And I generally don’t condone violence. But, imagine what would have happened if — in response to any...Read More
Pots, Black Kettles, and Transparency in Government “The presidency is the most powerful political position on earth, and the idea of enabling the voter the chance to see how a candidate has handled his or her finances is a central part of making sure the right person gets the job.” –“I Support You, Donald Trump....Read More
Judging Hillary By Her Friends “I ask you to judge me by the enemies I have made.” –Franklin Delano Roosevelt [Editor’s Note: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway, or any other entity referenced.] No, you’re never going to read a headline officially announcing...Read More
Needed: a Law That Requires Presidential Candidates to Release Their Tax Returns “Until Donald Trump, every major-party presidential nominee since Richard Nixon has released his or her tax returns (except Gerald Ford, who released a summary in 1976). The simple reason is that, on at least one subject, Nixon got it right: The American people...Read More
Ex-Wife Ivana Disavows Trump Over Abortion Comments “Mr. Trump is currently more popular than cholera with women nationally — but not by much.” –Peggy Noonan, “Trump’s Mess Has Become His Message”; The Wall Street Journal (4/1/2016) Donald Trump may not have lost his last female supporter in the U.S. But, it’s only early April (April...Read More
