Jamesian Philosophy Refreshed

No, Ambassador Haley, let us not pretend that "communication style" is the problem with your boss.  The Hill   quotes Nikki Haley saying " First of all, he has his communication style," Haley told CBS’s “Sunday Morning.” "But you're not hearing me defend that." Um, not the problem. Unless "communication style" is a seven syllable euphemism for "lying." In which case it is a part of the problem, but a small part. Madam Ambassador, if you have a conscience, resign. 

A fine discussion of Elon Musk, at The Hill. http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/economy-budget/345338-can-we-wean-elon-musk-off-government-support-already Musk represents a certain moderate-left image of how a socially responsible capitalist can and should act. One blogger/enthusiast wrote not long ago that Musk has shown by example that "capitalism can be a good thing, especially when someone with ... long range vision uses it for the betterment of humanity." Ashlee Vance, a prominent tech news reporter, has written a biography of Musk, extolling him as embodying "the quest for a fantastic future." It all just makes me want to say "bah, humbug," out of season.