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Tariffs
While attending a doctor appointment with my wife recently, I told her doctor in jest that upon my retirement as a corporate lawyer, I have granted myself an honorary license to practice medicine! Her doctor managed a polite smile! So, while I am well out over my skis when it comes to medicine, I am not much better off when it comes to understanding the use of tariffs. But I will be sure not to allow this lack of expertise on tariff policy to preclude me from sharing a few th
Ralph Wilson
3 days ago3 min read


Babies Are Great!
The leadership of the Chinese Communist Party is learning in real time the truth of the old saying that a country needs to “get rich before it gets old.” For decades the Chinese government harshly enforced a “one child” policy which sought to limit families to one child to control population growth in China. The policy was indeed successful in limiting population growth. It also created a cruel culture of sterilization, abortion, infanticide, and abandonment of new-born girls
Ralph Wilson
Nov 13 min read


A Letter to President Donald J. Trump
Dear President Trump: I trust this letter finds you well. I have heard tell from some reliable sources that you have some committed Christians who serve in your administration. I am thankful for this but understand that it may not always be easy or convenient for them to give you feedback on key domestic and foreign policy issues. Considering that, and as an Evangelical Christian and political conservative, I thought I would take the opportunity to share some of my thoughts w
Ralph Wilson
Oct 258 min read


Antisemitism
I have heard it said many times over the years that a good indication for determining what is trending in the culture can be learned from what is being discussed in school. One such opportunity came my way several years ago when our son repeated a phrase he had heard in elementary school. Two things stood out about his utterance. First, he had no idea or understanding of the meaning of the statement he repeated. Second it was clearly antisemitic. While the statement repeated
Ralph Wilson
Oct 183 min read


Eric Metaxas
Growing up in rural southern Indiana, I heard my parents say on numerous occasions that they wanted preachers to “preach the Bible”. I...
Ralph Wilson
Oct 114 min read


Erika Kirk
Much has been said about Erika Kirk’s compelling address at the memorial service for her husband, Charlie Kirk, held on Sunday September...
Ralph Wilson
Oct 43 min read


Freedom of Speech
As I watched the Cincinnati Bengals get crushed by the Minnesota Vikings last Sunday, I had little doubt that the fan reaction would be...
Ralph Wilson
Sep 274 min read


Senator Mitch McConnell
In my career coaching advice to my two young adult kids, I have always encouraged them to seek out mentors who can provide wise counsel...
Ralph Wilson
Sep 204 min read


The Gambler and His Cowboys
My wife Cathy is not a huge pro football fan but does regard Cincinnati Bengal’s Quarterback Joe Burrow as very handsome, which provides...
Ralph Wilson
Sep 133 min read


Prayer Anyone?
I joined millions of others in this country and around the world in grieving for the families of the two children cowardly shot and...
Ralph Wilson
Sep 63 min read


Zohran Mamdani For Mayor!
I had an entertaining time this Summer watching a Netflix show called “The Middle” with my wife and daughter before my daughter retuned...
Ralph Wilson
Aug 303 min read
We Are All Jews Here!
We are all Jews here. These were the words of U.S. Army Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds at Stalag IX POW Camp in Germany, January 1945...
Ralph Wilson
Aug 233 min read


Reflections on Hillbilly Elegy
I recently finished reading Vice President J.D. Vance’s book, Hillbilly Elegy. Mr. Vance’s book was published in 2016 well before he was...
Ralph Wilson
Aug 167 min read


Compassionate City
Although largely and conveniently ignored by the mainstream legacy media, I have found the recent violent footage coming out of downtown...
Ralph Wilson
Aug 94 min read


No Kings
Several weeks ago, Progressives organized a counter demonstration they termed “No Kings” in over 2,000 cities throughout the country as a...
Ralph Wilson
Aug 23 min read


Everyone Needs a Friend
When I began my corporate legal career with Humana in March 1985 I had much to learn about healthcare and the practice of healthcare law....
Ralph Wilson
Jul 264 min read


A Few Thoughts on ImmigrationAs a young elementary school age boy growing up in the foothills of southern Indiana, I recall an annual undertaking with my father beginning in late Spring through Summer
A Few Thoughts on Immigration As a young elementary school age boy growing up in the foothills of southern Indiana, I recall an annual...
Ralph Wilson
Jul 194 min read


You Always Get The Full Measure of The Individual
As one who is interested in U.S. public policy, a familiar story I hear these days is one that endorses President Trump’s geopolitical,...
Ralph Wilson
Jul 123 min read


A Fourth of July MessageAs I consider fitting words for a Fourth of July message, two words stand out—gratitude and concern. I am most grateful to live in the United States of America. This Fourth of
A Fourth of July Message As I consider fitting words for a Fourth of July message, two words stand out—gratitude and concern. I am most...
Ralph Wilson
Jul 44 min read


DEI Update
Much has happened on DEI since November 5, 2024, and the publication of my book, Almost Finished, in early January 2025. DEI was one of...
Ralph Wilson
Jun 285 min read
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