Johnny's Blog
Musings on Business, Society and LifeBlack Lives Matter. And What We Need to Do About That. – By a White Man Who Cares
Now, I don't know everything. Nor do I have the right answer to everything. Nor have I ever been black. But from a safe distance, I have observed. And I wish we could all get along, love more and be happier - so my intentions are right. And I'll tell you what we...
Making Life More Affordable Pt 1: Cost of Living in Los Angeles
Surprise! Los Angeles isn't a cheap place to live. The median price of rent listed in this article is $1716/month. I've seen many a 2 bedroom for that price though, so it's statistics distortion. The author's bias slants the article. The market has dictated the price...
Just Because She Eats Skittles Doesn’t Mean You Can
I hate this article for acting like Skittles is an acceptable thing for people to consume. That woman burns many thousands of calories per day with her workouts and running, and to top that off she has great genetics. Let's not pretend like this would be a good diet...
How to Fix the Tax Code to Actually Help Low-Income Households
Black Lives Matter made a proposal for tax reform that makes the current tax code more progressive (higher taxes on high earners, reduce taxes on low earners). It's terrible. As in it's an awful idea that will stifle innovation and work. Raising taxes on wages is...
Do We Have Rape Culture and White Privilege?
Rape culture is real. This is particularly obvious on college campuses. Now obviously there's a big difference in American Rape Culture, which tolerates rape and blames victims, and the extreme brutality of rape by Soviets to German women after WWII. Brock Turner...
Is Baseball a White Man’s Sport? – Race Percentages in Professional Sports
Adam Jones called baseball, "a white man's sport." Is he right? The MLB is 8% African American, 29% Latin American, 1% Asian American and 59% Caucasian American. Does that seem racist? Why are there not more black guys playing baseball? Before we answer that, let's...
Progress is Being Post-Kaepernick
With the total fallout that happened over Sit-Gate (and Castro-Shirt-Gate), we need to reassess ourselves. What was the real goal? What is the real goal of the people who support Kap? What's the goal of the people who don't? If you supported Kap, where are you now in...
Top 3 Keys to Recruiting College Players
With football season kicking off, it's time we start thinking about 2017 as well. Everyone knows you need to do top-notch recruiting for your school to prosper. The system is messed up in so many ways, but I'll start with how to win the game as it is now: 1 -...
Colin Kaepernick sits for US National Anthem, Usain Bolt stops his interview for same
Last night, San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Colin Kaepernick sat during the US National Anthem. He later said he couldn't stand for a country that oppresses black people and people of color. If he is planning on sitting for every country that hurts and oppresses...
Social Media Makes Us Unhappy. Here’s How to Turn It Around.
For the sake of our collective sanity, let's get together in-person again. Science found that extended periods of social media use (particularly Facebook) actually makes us less happy. Social media, the thing originally intended to connect us with anyone...
Pokemon Go, the Economy and the Future of Games and Politics
Pokemon Go is both a symptom and a driver of the way gaming and tech affect the economy. This article has some awful ideas on how to fix the problems. He's also misidentified the problem. The world is doing great and getting better all the time. Better ideas: let...
Bury the Skeletons in the Closet
It's time to clean out your closet. And what better place to start than with those skeletons you keep hidden in there? They take up a lot of space in your mind and weigh you down. They are nothing but a burden and you shouldn't be a pack-rat with them. It's time to...
