Economics
Global Financial Agency: US Economy Facing Calamity, Politicians In Denial
It’s rare for an international organization to speak bluntly about a single nation’s policies. But that’s what the International Monetary Fund (IMF) did in its most recent report on...
Both Parties Agree On Need For Political Pandering To Key US Industry
Meddling in markets during election years is not new. But rarely do we witness both major political parties set aside any pretense of restraint...
Governments Should Stay Out Of Market Investment Decisions
Culture warriors on the left and right are a restless lot. There’s always something, somewhere, that offends them. When they get offended, they tend...
The Feds’ Biggest Ponzi Scheme Yet Revealed
As official Washington gears up for an election year budget season, it’s important to review a few salient, and profoundly inconvenient, facts.
In its report...
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Biden’s Icy Strategy Seeks To Provoke Our Worst Instincts
Entitlements are back in the campaign news, with Team Biden accusing Team Trump of wanting to cut Social Security.
As Politico reported:
Joe Biden accused Donald...
Bernie Sanders Engages In Explosive Altercation With Fox Reporter
During a heated exchange on Thursday, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) clashed with a Fox Business reporter, at one point telling her, "I can yell...
Countdown To A Fiscal Crisis Continues At Alarming Rate
The Treasury Department reports that the national debt is a growing problem. That’s not news. What is news: $1 trillion in new debt is...
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Shutdown Drama Reveals Positive Impact Of Gridlock In Washington
While Congress plays its by-now ritualistic game of chicken with government shutdowns, it’s important to back away from the stage players and look at...
Government Accountability Falters Again: Who’s Really In Charge?
Can the federal government pass an audit? The standing answer has been “no.” And part of that is because Uncle Sam can’t produce financial...
Washington Keeps Failing To Address Impending Fiscal Cliff
The Government Accountability Office has released a new report saying what ought to be obvious to everyone in official Washington: there is an immediate...
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‘Shark Tank’ Host Vows To ‘Never Invest’ In ‘Loser State’ New York Following Trump Ruling
Kevin O'Leary, co-host of the TV show "Shark Tank" and a successful investor in his own right, stated in a Monday interview with Fox...
‘Useful Idiot’: Republican Senator Blasts Tucker Over Moscow Grocery Store Video
Tucker Carlson expressed his amazement during a trip to a supermarket in the heart of Russia's imperial capital. While giving his opinion on the...
US Conducted Cyberattack On Iranian Navy: Report
The United States conducted a cyberattack on an Iranian ship suspected of providing targeting data to Houthi militants attacking merchant shipping near Yemen.
The attack...
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Ballooning Federal Debt Showcases Need For Entitlement Reforms
More news of the federal government’s finances, courtesy of the Congressional Budget Office, shows that the costs of all that profligate spending are really...
Trump’s Tariff Proposal Would Make Life More Expensive For All Americans
Policy issues haven’t taken center stage in the 2024 presidential race. Instead, personalities, frailties, foibles, and falsehoods seem to be the top items on...