Johnny's Blog
Musings on Business, Society and Life
An Environmentally-Friendly Solution for Affordable Housing
This was originally published by me on Medium in September 2018. A Fiscally-Responsible, Environmentally-Friendly Solution for Affordable Housing and Housing the Homeless Subsidies make things more expensive. Instead of subsidizing housing, costing us tens of billions...
Solving the Energy Crisis with Zero-Emissions Power
This was originally published by me on Medium in September 2018. Nuclear power is the solution for the United States. It will allow us to be energy independent on renewable, zero-emission energy. We can end the need for offshore drilling and importing of oil at the...
Here’s How We Clean the Air on the Planet
This was originally published by me on Medium in September 2018. One cargo ship pollutes as much as 50 MILLION cars. So, no, we don’t need to ban cars, limit people’s driving, or get self-righteous about driving an electric vehicle. One solution — buy local. Boycott...
What I Hope We Learn from the COVID-19/Coronavirus Panic
The World is Gripped with Coronavirus Panic COVID-19, aka Coronavirus, aka Wuhan Flu, aka Chinese Bat Flu, aka Kung Flu, has taken the world by storm. Countries are in a panic trying to contain the virus's outbreak, now considered a pandemic. The main thing is that we...
Self-driving cars will save more lives than banning guns ever could.
Facts matter. So, I’ll start by listing some: Auto accidents killed 37,461 in 2016, 90–95% were caused by human error.Deaths by firearm totaled 33,636 in 2013. But 21,175 were suicides. Typically, about 2/3 of gun deaths are suicides each year.Banning guns can’t stop...
Why We Must Fight for Free Speech
You should be allowed to say offensive things. What we currently have is a situation where many people want those with opinions different from their own to be silenced. That’s not only bad for free speech, that’s also bad for society. “Agree with me or be silenced.”...
Why Gun Control Will Lead to More Deaths
For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. — Sir Isaac Newton There are always unintended consequences of government intervention. Look that up; it’s not pretty. Examples: war on drugs led to more drugs and broken families, war on poverty created more...
Marlboro and Budweiser getting into Marijuana May Bring Legalization to the US
This was originally published by me on Medium in December 2018. Corporations have immense power in the United States. Many would say they have much more power than the will of the people. Corporations lobby politicians all the time, and they are constantly trying to...
What the 2019 MLB Playoff Race Looks Like in an Alternate Universe
It's the trade deadline. Teams are buying and selling. They're really going for it or they're going for prospects to build a better future. Well, about 18 months ago, I envisioned the MLB with expansion and restructuring of the divisions (among other needed changes)....
5 Things I learned after being hit by two 18-Wheelers
You know how some people say, "I feel like I got hit by an [insert term for 18-wheeler]?" Well, I actually have been hit by that type of truck. Twice in about 15 minutes, technically. I'm not here to talk about that accident but suffice it to say that I'm lucky, and...
How to Fund Higher Education for All Americans in One Step
This was originally published by me on Medium in September 2017. There is a way to fund higher education for all Americans in one step. Step 1: Have Bill Gates donate 10% of his current net worth of $90 Billion to US citizens to use on Udemy. That’s $9 Billion for...
The Shocking Similarity Between “Billions” and “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”
This was originally published by me on Medium in August 2018. Fans of both shows are probably thinking, how could these two shows be more different? Well, yes, there are many basic differences. Location: NYC vs PHI Money: Oodles vs Not Much Attire: Fantastic vs Not...
