Inspection- On the Blackest Nights the Brightest Light Shines
Some thoughts about the recent, and past, elections... by Ken Carman Heading home, down Briley Parkway in West Nashville, I noticed some of leaves had reached peak, some had…
Inspection- The Problem is the Democratic Party (and the Two Party System)
by Ken Carman Just after the election of 2012 I started saying, "Time to get engaged for 2014," especially after the Republican's autopsy when they doubled down on all…
Inspection- “What Do You Think?”
You may be surprised if you have never met me. Despite writing an opinion column since 1972, in real life I tend to listen and observe, and rarely rant…
Inspection- Most Economic Talking Points are a Load of…
by Ken Carman Talking Point #1: The rich and big business owners are the job creators. Talking Point #2: The poor are job creators. Talking Point #3: The market regulates…
Inspection- Forgotten Folks We Thought We Knew
This column was inspired, in part, by Mart Allen's 2013 book: Adirondack Character and his portrait of Frank and Jessie Ritz. I never met Frank Ritz, but I lived…