Dan J. Harkey

Master Educator | Business & Finance Consultant | Mentor

The American Enterprise

Dan's unique perspective on the economy, the government, and our country's leadership is not commonly found in mainstream media. Designed to enlighten and engage you with what he believes is a refreshing dose of truth, his articles challenge the narratives often presented by mainstream media and encourage critical thinking about the state of our country's enterprise.

Dan offers workarounds and solutions when possible. His aim is to provide actionable solutions to the challenges we may face in these areas.

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Teenage Movies: From Mythic Past to Messy Present:

How 1980s Teen Romance Replaced 1970s Nostalgia

Footloose (1984):

When a Small Town Tried to Outlaw Joy—and a Teen Refused to Sit Still In Herbert Ross’s pop-cultural lightning bolt, dancing isn’t just fun. It’s freedom with a beat.

“Slick”

The Linguistics of a Loaded Word (and Why It Becomes a Label)

Chipping Away at Federal Government Waste, Fraud, Abuse, and Redundant Bureaucracies, One at A Time

U.S. plans to exit 66 international bodies, including agencies, conventions, and treaties, highlighting the scope of the withdrawals and their potential Impact on U.S. involvement and Costs.

How “Spinning Truths and Narratives” Affects Public Policy (and Why It Matters)- Part I

Spin is the strategic shaping of perception—through framing, selective facts, loaded language, timing, and repetition. In the policy world, spin doesn’t just change what people think about an issue; it often changes what gets proposed, passed, funded, enforced, and later defended.

Greenland: President Trump’s Interest in “Owning It”

(Or, Otherwise Bringing it Under U.S. Control)

When the Welfare Safety Net Becomes a Hammock

Welfare should be a bridge to stability—not a destination. Recognizing this can inspire policymakers and social workers to focus on pathways to independence.

Spin Doctors: When They Spin the Narrative (Instead of the Facts)

Legacy Media, Social Media, Agencies, Institutions, and Corporate Actions about the Spin. If facts are the skeleton of reality, spin is the costume that can make anything look heroic—or hide the monster underneath. And when a spin doctor chooses narrative over truth, the public doesn’t just get misinformed. They get managed. “Spin doesn’t persuade you with evidence—it seduces you with certainty.”

“Hit the Road”

Origin, Meaning, and Why This Three-Word Idiom Still Travels

Spinning to the Public: Conveying information or Propaganda?

Social media serves as an Amplifier, but its Impact varies with crisis type, severity, and context, which is essential for understanding its multifaceted role in crisis communication.

Bait-and-Switch Government Tactics:

Does the Government Use Bait-and-Switch Tactics When Delivering Facts to the American Public?

Bait-and-Switch in Dating

12 Common Tactics (and How to Handle Them)

America’s Rolling Micro-Homes:

Who Lives in Vehicles—and Why (2024–2026)

Ah, Shucks!

Meaning, Origins, and Why This Folksy Phrase Still Charms

The Fox That Guarded the Hen House:

Meaning, Origins, and Modern Lessons

“Vassal State” Status: What is it and Why Does It Exist?

The Timelessness of This Article is That Under Donald J Trump, Venezuela has Just Been Taken over By The United States. The U.S. will control the entire Nation-state using coercion as the chosen tool. The Pros and Cons of Agreeing to Turn a Territory or Sovereign Nation into an External Controlled Subordinate