Are you now feeling the joy?

Are you now feeling the joy? By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com haroldblackphd.com I was on a local radio show where the host told the callers that I was black. I corrected him saying that I was “mostly black” having 10 distinct DNA strains. On the campaign...

Donald J. Trump, a grudging admiration

Donald J. Trump, a grudging admiration By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com haroldblackphd.com Congratulations to Donald Trump who may be the most remarkable politician in American history. He is detested by the political establishment – both Democrats...

Trailer trash? Who, me?

Trailer trash? Who, me? By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com haroldblackphd.com I think it’s time to take a break from the Hobson’s Choice facing the voters and reflect on other things. Twenty-plus years ago a friend and I bought some land in upper East...

Trump’s tariffs: A Primer

Trump’s tariffs: A Primer By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com haroldblackphd.com Donald Trump calls himself the Tariff Man. He loves tariffs and calls them “the greatest thing ever invented.”  He wants a 60% tariff on Chinese goods, an across-the-board 20%...

Pander Wars

Pander Wars By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com haroldblackphd.com No, I don’t mean battles between those black and white bears from China. I mean the escalating battle between Trump and Harris on who can promise what to what group. You would never guess that...

Industrial policy and tariffs

Industrial policy and tariffs At last agreement among the left and right By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com haroldblackphd.com In a recent op-ed piece, one of the most liberal Democrats in Congress compared his industrial policy view to that of J.D. Vance. It...