Richard Waddell

Richard Waddell is a political activist and a retired operations research analyst.

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Entitlements and the Surfer Dude

This article explores the question of whether Jason Greenslate or any surfer deserves SNAP (food stamps) and other assistance from our government. The author gives a compelling…

by: Richard Waddell,; SpeakOut

May 13, 2014

Op-Ed

The Poisons of Extreme Wealth and Inequality

Excess wealth, widespread poverty, and inequality are all poisonous to our nation. These poisons threaten our economy, our democratic process, academic integrity, our justice system and our culture.

by: Richard Waddell,; Truthout

February 27, 2014

Op-Ed

Cinderella Redux

Ronald Reagan said that “government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem.” Notice he spoke of a problem (singular), but conservatives seem to believe…

by: Richard Waddell,; SpeakOut

May 9, 2013