Insuring Backlash

We are merely hours into 2025, yet Allstate CEO Tom Wilson already has given the most obnoxiously offensive statement of the year.

I'm not going to quote him--what he said is too repulsive. You can look it up; it's everywhere online. But the immediate outrage resulting from Wilson's misplaced morality lecture tells us that Wilson is woke and clueless about America. 

What happened in New Orleans on New Year's Day is not our fault. Speak for yourself when you figuratively wag your finger about being negative or divisive. Stay focused on condemning the terrorist attack and save your completely inappropriate DEI talking points for Allstate's board room.

Wilson can issue all the damage control amendments he wants, but I think Allstate will pay a Bud Light-like price. In fact, at the moment I kind of wish I had Allstate insurance, just for the pleasure of canceling it.

Counting the Days

Good things come to those who wait. 

~ English proverb

There are 18 days to President-elect Donald Trump's Inauguration Day. In the wake of the New Year's Day terror activity, I hope the country makes it there in one piece. Looking back at the wreckage of the current administration, I have no confidence that Joe Biden won't do more serious damage to the country before he shuffles off stage.

Congress needs to get Trump's national security choices confirmed ASAP. With only a one-term window, there is no luxury of time. Any one of Trump's Cabinet selections could not possibly do worse than the clown show we have suffered through for the past four years. Approve them and let the new president get down to business, fast.

The clock is ticking loudly, and nervous Americans (such as I am) are counting the days.