Tag Archives: corporations

Economic Patriotism

Quote of the Day: “There is only one boss. The customer. And he can fire everybody in the company from the chairman on down, simply by spending his money somewhere else.” –Sam Walton TB remembers the commercials from years ago, … Continue reading

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A Week in the Life, TB and Corporate America

Quote of the Day: “Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s need, but not every man’s greed.” –Mahatma Gandhi It’s been awhile since TB mentioned how I feel about Corporate America. I need to vent. In March, 2008, I purchased … Continue reading

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Six Questions and an Unrelated But Awesome Colbert Clip

Quote of the Day: “And that brings us to tonight’s word: Truthiness. Now I’m sure some of the word-police, the “wordanistas” over at Websters, are gonna say, “Hey, that’s not a word!” Well, anybody who knows me knows that I … Continue reading

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Don’t Tread on Me and Other Reflections on Independence Day

Quote of the Day: She never begins an attack, nor, when once engaged, ever surrenders: She is therefore an emblem of magnanimity and true courage. As if anxious to prevent all pretensions of quarreling with her, the weapons with which … Continue reading

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TB’s Guide to Life (in the event of a Second Great Depression)

Quote of the Day     “When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.”     Franklin D. Roosevelt The U.S. Government this week “bailed out” the largest insurance company in the United States, AIG, … Continue reading

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