[poconopundit]

This 2015 Forbes journalism piece, "The Wollman Ranking of American Politics" is immortal — one for the ages.  And so is the man the story is about. 

Politics is the business of delivering value to the public -- increasing the commonwealth. It matters not whether that value is delivered by a government, private enterprise, non-profit, or individual person.

In fact, history proves that vastly more commonwealth has been produced outside of government than inside it.

There are three Laws of being a successful politician:

• Law 1 — Get something done that the public truly values, preferably something that others have given up on or deem impossible.

• Law 2 — Let the public know you delivered on Law 1.

• Law 3 — Rinse and repeat in sequence: Law 1 then Law 2.  And you will go very far in politics.

Final thought.  President Donald Trump has authored numerous best selling books teaching the art of competence and entrepreneurship.  But the most enduring lessons he teaches are not the words in his books, but in applying the techniques and dedication shown in his life's accomplishments to your own work.

[21twelve]

How in the world did the city screw that up? Some concrete, refrigeration pipes and a three foot wall! Okay, I know it was more complex than that - but its not like they were trying to build a bridge or a building.