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The pandemic ‘fear porn’ must stop

January 23, 2022 By Nicholas Kerr Leave a Comment

The Seattle Times (via the Washington Post) published more pandemic ‘fear porn’ this week under the ridiculous headline, “What can vaccinated kids safely do? What about summer camp? Experts answer parenting pandemic questions“. The headline is bad enough, but the advice is just as terrible. As more balanced doctors (and some of the people in […]

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Thoughts on ‘Whatever happened to American conservatism?’

January 2, 2022 By Nicholas Kerr Leave a Comment

David Brooks wrote a piece in the Atlantic last month entitled, ‘Whatever happened to American Conservatism‘. It started out well, but it seemed to me it lost the plot as it concluded. I’ve had a love/hate relationship with Brooks over the years, so wasn’t surprised. The following are some observations I shared in December with […]

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Nicholas Kerr is a Dallas-based marketing and loyalty executive, currently leading loyalty and CRM marketing for Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy at Brinker International. Previously, he led Microsoft Rewards and held senior leadership positions in consumer marketing and loyalty.

Raised in New Zealand, Nicholas writes The Kerrant, sharing his perspectives on economics, public policy, business, technology, and life. His commentary has appeared in National Review, The Washington Examiner, The Australian, The Australian Financial Review, and New Zealand newspapers including the Otago Daily Times. He has also addressed Chambers of Commerce, think tanks, and other organizations in Seattle and Dallas.

The views expressed on The Kerrant are entirely his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Brinker International, his employers (past or present), or any other organization with which he is affiliated. Read More…

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