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Michael is a professional leader in the fields of energy investments, complex commercial deals, and sustainability with extensive international experience. His personal interests span from socio-political issues, history, and culture.
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Merit-based vs. Populistic Government?
By michael on April 1, 2020
A hypothesis: A merit-based government could be perceived less successful in good times because it does not give what the people “want”, but protect their “needs”. Whereas in times of crisis, the merit-based government is able to deliver what the people truly needs.
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Alone This Christmas
Christmas is a time for family and friends they say …
Christmas is a time of joy and delight
Christmas is a time to pray
Christmas makes the season bright…
Lucky them to be with the loved ones
Cheers and warmth altogether
A privilege of not being somber
For they share their love with happy tones…
Friends I surely have
Laughter will go all the way
Smiles everybody will give
And greetings will indeed sway
But surely heart can’t lie
All I want is no pie
Rude as it may
All those may go away
Bells are ringing
Carols are singing
Although deep down there’s a crying
The soreness of missing is lingering …
She is the perfect Christmas gift
The one without any slightest rift
Her voice is the silver bells
Her love is the evergreen that swells
Lucky me to have her all year long, up and down
In good and bad times
We forever share embraces
A privilege indeed to be her son
Alone may I this Christmas idly
Thanks to all her thoughts and blessings
I can always proudly say and sing: I never feel lonely …
-Rotterdam, Christmas Eve 2004