Dan J. Harkey

Master Educator | Business & Finance Consultant | Mentor

The American Enterprise

A Contrarian’s Look at America’s Enterprise—Economy, Government, and Leadership—Minus the Public-Relations Gloss.

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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Archie And Edith Bunker And All In The Family

Remember the Great Days Of Archie And Edith Bunker, and their Portrayal of Real Life Bigotry

Celebrate the “No” in “National No Skin in the Game” Week

Just say “Sorry, but no” and smile with the awareness that you do not need the aggravation or future servicing problems!

How Many Advertisements Are We Exposed To Each Day

Most advertisements constitute random noise in our lives.

10 Concepts For Personal And Business Success

Common assumptions about how personal lives operate and businesses function

The Verdict: A Pivotal Shift in Employment Matters Now involves the Executive Branch, not the District Courts.

A Monumental Win For The Trump Administration: A Game-Changing Verdict on Employment Matters.

The War Against The Deep State Entrenched Bureaucratic Apparatus

Anyone Who Thinks The War Is An Easy Task Must Rethink The Entrenchment of 100 Years In The Making

Europe Finds That Reliance On Renewables Comes With Frequent Systemic Collapses

The Grid Across Continental Europe Has Collapsed, Causing Blackouts through the entire region

Or, Whatever: A Bad Speech Habit

Is The Term, Whatever, A Fill Word Or Meant As A Deflection

A Dog, A Chicken, and A Pig Walked Into A Bar

They first discussed when they met; they were young, naive, and trusting, in particular of humans who fed them.

Where Does Personal Power Come From?

Did We Earn It, Inherit It, or Get It From A Monopolistic Institution Like Government, Who takes it by brute force

The Most Difficult Habit To Break Is Giving Advice To Other People

Give advice when asked for by the other party or when you have a financial interest, such as making money. Otherwise, keep your mouth shut.

A Ship Without a Rudder:

A lot of energy, but going nowhere fast

Horse Power (HP) as a Unit of Measurement For Power Output

HP is a calculation and part of the physics output of thrust forward.

Kick The Can Down The Road ( Delay Hard Activities Or Decisions)

Why Do Today What We Can Put Off Until Tomorrow?

From a Mule-Driven Wagon To an 18-Wheeler.

We Have Come a Long Way With The Invention Of The Wheel.

Grandson Tries To Exploit Granny: Personal Gain Is His Objective

Financial Elder Abuse in America is at Crisis Proportions.

Right, Left, Centrist, Alt-Right, Alt-Left, Right-Leaning, left-Leaning, Passive, Ignorant, and Non-Participant, Subversive, Criminal

Political and Ideological Factions Abound.

What Happens When You Throw A Riot To Cause Mayham And No One Shows Up

The Official Narrative from the leftist media about Protests, Riots & Mayhem is a lie.

Understanding The Concept Of Contributory Value of Adding Additional Land

The First Parcel Of Land Has An Appraised Value: The Second Parcel May Add Tremendous Value

The Borrower Pushes Back On Paying For Adequate Property Insurance

Fools rush in where wise men never tread