Orrin Onken
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Orrin Onken
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Retired elder-law lawyer, now writing mystery novels and articles about aging on Medium
The tariffs announced Wednesday, introduce a political problem of an entirely different magnitude for Mr. Trump and his party. No party or politician is recession proof. Historically, even truly dominant political parties have suffered enormous political defeats during major economic downturns
April 6, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Musk should have a cost cutting field day when he gets to our bloated military. He knows that manned aircraft in battle are pointless in this world of drones and battle boats, or whatever they are called these days, are sitting ducks.
April 4, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930 raised U.S. import duties with the goal of protecting American farmers and businesses from foreign competition. The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act is now widely blamed for worsening the severity of the Great Depression in the U.S. and around the world.
April 3, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Breaking News: Trump buries his old lawyer, Alina Habba, in New Jersey and organize crime celebrates.
March 24, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Why do I have to pay a tax when I buy a candy bar, but the rich don't have to pay a tax when they buy stocks, bonds and crypto.
March 23, 2025 at 9:51 PM
March 13, 2025 at 4:34 AM
I have no intention of violating 8 U.S.C. § 1324(a) which prohibits the harboring or concealing unauthorized aliens so there is no reason for anyone to go looking for a secret apartment in my attic.
February 8, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Generosity can be complicated.
The Client Who Gave Away Her Inheritance
Generosity is more complicated than I thought.
medium.com
January 17, 2025 at 12:35 AM
The Reading Life
Highly Influential Non-Fiction Books That I’ve Read a Hundred Pages Of
Does a guy get credit for trying?
medium.com
January 16, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Meritocracy now?
My Failed Attempt at Meritocracy
Choosing people based on merit seemed like a good idea
orrinonken.medium.com
January 11, 2025 at 1:55 AM
I’m Giving Up on Life
One Intentional Step at a Time
medium.com
November 24, 2024 at 1:35 AM
My 2024 Retired Guy Fall Fashion Plan
And yes, the clothes will be comfortable
medium.com
November 24, 2024 at 1:33 AM