February 10, 2025

Every now and then, one of my weekly articles stirs up a reaction (published recently plus reprinted at the end of this one) —usually in the form of a phone call to the President, complaining that I’m spreading “fake news” and should be cancelled. The usual response? An open invitation for a right of reply, though few ever take up the challenge. But every so often, someone does, eager to set me straight. That’s exactly