Dan J. Harkey

Master Educator | Business & Finance Consultant | Mentor

The American Enterprise

A Contrarian’s Look at America’s Enterprise—Economy, Government, and Leadership—Minus the Public-Relations Gloss.

Dan's unique perspective on the economy, the government, and our country's leadership is not commonly found in mainstream media. Designed to enlighten and engage you with what he believes is a refreshing dose of truth, his articles challenge the narratives often presented by mainstream media and encourage critical thinking about the state of our country's enterprise.

Dan offers workarounds and solutions when possible. His aim is to provide actionable solutions to the challenges we may face in these areas.

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September, by Earth, Wind, and Fire

Great Song With Great Dancers

Earth, Wind & Fire and the “Boogie Woogie” Spirit:

Why Boogie Wonderland Still Moves the Floor

Optimum Health Institute of San Diego: Below is a Results-oriented Operating Plan as a Model for the Institute

(OHI SD) is a 501(c)(3) religious nonprofit and healing mission of the Free Sacred Trinity Church, while preserving OHI’s distinctive “safe and sacred” program environment.

A Clear Distinction Between Process and Results Orientation

(often discussed in management, operations, sales, and performance culture).

Social Media is one of the Best Real-world “Laboratories” for the Illusory Truth Effect:

This is because platforms are built to repeat content (reposts, recommendations, remixes, screenshots, quote cards) until it feels familiar—and familiarity can be misread as truth, making users feel cautious about what they accept as real. It is the most effective laboratory for distortions and illusions to spread throughout the land.

Inflation: Creates the Illusion of Wealth, Seemingly Real- With quotes

Inflation acts as a hidden tax that quietly erodes household savings and diminishes purchasing power, all while hiding behind jargon and finger-pointing. This invisible extraction of wealth from households, businesses, and savers underscores its significance.

Inflation: The Taxation That Keeps Taxing-Quick Read

Inflation is the tax increase no one votes for, no legislator debates, and no agency enforces. It quietly drains purchasing power while hiding behind economic jargon and political misdirection. As a “stealth tax,” inflation imposes real costs on households, businesses, and savers—yet its architects often escape accountability.

What Is Malinvestment?

In Austrian Business Cycle Theory (ABCT), malinvestment occurs because artificially low interest rates and monetary expansion mislead entrepreneurs, highlighting the importance of understanding these causes for better economic insight.

Fear as a Weapon: How Terrorism—and Information Warfare—Tries to Rewire Society Over and Over

“Terrorism is a form of psychological warfare. Terrorists try to manipulate us and change our behavior by creating fear, uncertainty, and division in society.” — Patrick J. Kennedy

The Emotional Attachment Olympics with Stuff

Why We Keep Stuff That Would Lose a Fight with Gravity

Welcome to America’s Most Widespread Domestic Comedy

While your shiny (and expensive) car sits outside aging in dog years, your forgotten clutter enjoys luxury indoor accommodation, free utilities, and rent-controlled status.

Welcome to the Befuddled (Confusing, Perplexed) Residential Community of Clutterville

Why Your Junk is Living Better Than Your Car in Clutterville?

Modern Information-based Environments (Social Media Sites, News Platforms, and other Media Vehicles like Government):

These are basically superchargers for the illusory truth effect.

Repetition Is Central to Propaganda:

It influences belief and behavior across different historical contexts

The Big Lie’s Perpetual Life Lives on Over and Over: Part III of III

The Big Lie’s Perpetual Life Lives on Over and Over: Part II of III

The Point of Studying the Big Lie

The Big Lie’s Perpetual Life Lives on Over and Over: Part I of III

Why Massive Falsehoods Still Win—and How to Stop Them

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California’s Economic Paradox (2026):

A Global Powerhouse with a Growing Cost of Living Crisis

The Paper Trail Between Government and Mainstream Media

Quiet Access and Bargain (Investigative):