2014 Symposium: Should we negotiate with terrorists? If so, how much is too much when bargaining with them?

Raleigh: The rise of terrorist organizations in modern world is undeniable. The U.S. Department of State designates tens of organizations worldwide as terrorist; some of them are well-known to the general public (ISIS, ETA, Hamas, Hezbollah, etc.), some of them less so. What should the position of any government, including the U.S., be on the … Continue reading 2014 Symposium: Should we negotiate with terrorists? If so, how much is too much when bargaining with them?

Digger Cartwright on lack of work ethic and professionalism

Have you ever noticed the lack of work ethic and professionalism in America today? It never ceases to amaze me in my own organizations and those of others. You would think that in these challenging economic times and when America is losing its competitiveness to companies overseas that Americans would be working harder to improve … Continue reading Digger Cartwright on lack of work ethic and professionalism

The 8th Annual Rober M. Clinger III Invitational Golf Tournament at The Dunes Golf & Beach Club

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, February 20, 2014—The Executive Committee of the Robert M. Clinger III Invitational Golf Tournament released the results of the 8th annual tournament contested on Monday, February 17, 2014 at The Dunes Golf & Beach Club in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.  This year’s Invitational set a participation record with seventy-two invitees braving … Continue reading The 8th Annual Rober M. Clinger III Invitational Golf Tournament at The Dunes Golf & Beach Club

Thinking Outside The Boxe Releases Transcript Of Q&A Session From Annual Symposium

Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL and Washington, D.C. January 15, 2014—Thinking Outside the Boxe has released the transcripts of a question and answer session from its 10th Annual Symposium held in Orlando from December 26-31, 2013.  Robert M. Clinger III, founder of Thinking Outside the Boxe, moderated the Q&A session and did not offer any … Continue reading Thinking Outside The Boxe Releases Transcript Of Q&A Session From Annual Symposium

Thinking Outside the Boxe Releases Transcript of Founder Robert M. Clinger III’s Closing Remarks from 2013 Annual Symposium

Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL, Washington, DC January 13, 2014— Thinking Outside the Boxe has released the transcript of founder Robert M. Clinger III’s closing remarks at the think tank’s annual symposium held in Orlando, Florida on January 1, 2014. Mr. Clinger’s closing remarks capped off the week-long event that included several round table discussions, … Continue reading Thinking Outside the Boxe Releases Transcript of Founder Robert M. Clinger III’s Closing Remarks from 2013 Annual Symposium

2013 Symposium: Welfare, Food Stamps, and WIC Are All Programs That Need Reformed, How Can We Do It? Is Welfare Drug Testing Working? Or Is It A Waste Of Tax Payer Money?

Cartwright: Drug test all recipients of these programmes. Utah announced a couple months ago that it saved over $350,000 in the first year that it required drug testing for welfare recipients. Second, let’s have the IRS audit the welfare, food stamp, and WIC programmes. These programmes are rife with fraud and waste. I know of … Continue reading 2013 Symposium: Welfare, Food Stamps, and WIC Are All Programs That Need Reformed, How Can We Do It? Is Welfare Drug Testing Working? Or Is It A Waste Of Tax Payer Money?

2013 Symposium: How Cam Employers Maintain Standards Of Customer Service? Higher Wages? Stricter Rules?

Cartwright: It’s really about creating a corporate culture around customer service and creating an environment where the employees are happy and want to come to work. A happy employee provides good customer service. An unhappy employee provides poor customer service. If your corporate culture is bad and you pile on stricter rules, you just alienate … Continue reading 2013 Symposium: How Cam Employers Maintain Standards Of Customer Service? Higher Wages? Stricter Rules?

2013 Symposium: Conflicting States In Laws Can Cause Problems, Should The Federal Government Become Involved And Pass Blanket Laws?

Cartwright: No. Any powers not expressly granted to the federal government by the United States Constitution are deemed to be rights or powers of the states. If one state wants to ban smoking in public places but another one doesn’t, it’s not up to the federal government to make a blanket law or get involved. … Continue reading 2013 Symposium: Conflicting States In Laws Can Cause Problems, Should The Federal Government Become Involved And Pass Blanket Laws?

2013 Symposium: Should The Be An Age Limit Of Driving?

Cartwright: I think the entire system of issuing driving privileges needs reformed. Let’s keep in mind that driving is a privilege, not a right. I’m interpreting the question as placing an age limit on driving such that when you reach a certain age you must surrender your driver’s license. I don’t necessarily think elderly people … Continue reading 2013 Symposium: Should The Be An Age Limit Of Driving?