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The banks are bamboozling us again
Originally published 15 Jul 2008 in
The Jerusalem Post
In the name of stability the comptroller has ignored many of the banks’ offenses.
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An Irish-style banana republic
Originally published 29 Apr 2008 in
The Jerusalem Post
It must be either naivete or cynicism that allows “Israel 2028” recommend a reform that will make government a larger and a more efficient instrument for economic growth.
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Fix the system, and morality will follow
Originally published 22 Mar 2007 in
The Jerusalem Post
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Money, money, money (royalty-free image via stock.xchng)
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A government that interferes in everything is a disorganized government, and disorganization provides great opportunities for corruption. This “norm” for doing business has been copied by the powerful, well-connected concerns that habitually win huge government contracts by underbidding their competitors then get the government to change the terms in their favor, costing taxpayers billions in over-payments.
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Rush of brilliance
Originally published 7 Feb 2007 in
The Jerusalem Post
In seven years, the Herzliya Conference has expanded so widely that its focus is becoming blurred, its messages buried under an avalanche of sessions and speakers – not all useful.
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For a second war of independence
Originally published 30 Aug 2006 in
The Jerusalem Post
The reservists’ protest against the Lebanon fiasco could contribute to a politically, economically and socially healthier Israel. If that happens Lebanon II will be remembered as our “second war of independence”, a true war of liberation from a corrupting system which threatens our future existence.
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