Reflecting on the Creation of the Funny Money Standard
It’s a sad day. Paul Adolph Volcker, the last honest chairman of the Fed, has just passed away. America certainly needed more men like him.
Another Era of Economic Advancement
Is the American economy in the late stages of a boom? We’re seeing negative interest rates, mounting debt, and sinking consumer confidence.
America’s Wealth Gap Widens Further
Baltimore lives on the edge of civility…like a city on the frontier of the Sahara, gradually being taken over by the desert.
Trump Isn’t Capable of Real Evil
Donald Trump is facing an avalanche of problems. The Chinese refuse to deal with him. The Democrats want to impeach him. Could things get any worse?
Trump Grows International Trade War
Donald Trump has done the unthinkable. He’s expanded the trade war way beyond its original mission. Why is this happening now?
How the Government Tries to Control Economic Woes
It’s a controversial question: can the government do enough to influence the economy? If history is any indication, they often get it wrong.
We Enjoyed a Deeper Connection by Avoiding Electronics
The Electronic Revolution promised us access to unlimited information. It was meant to make us smarter and richer. So why is the opposite happening now?
Thanksgiving Is a Unified National Myth
These days, we tend to take the Thanksgiving holiday for granted. But did you know that it was originally created to unite a divided America?
We Aren’t Masters of the Stock Market
Just when you think you have the stock market figured out, something will come along to shake your confidence. Here’s why we should be cautious…
Printing More Money Could Lead to Financial Calamity
Need to fund more government spending? The easiest way is to increase debt by printing more money. But is this a recipe for disaster?
Central Banks Create Money out of Nowhere
Central banks are treating money as if it grows on trees. They are obsessed about lowering interest rates and raising debt levels, with dire consequences…
The US Is Throwing Money at Trivial Problems
America spends so much money on frivolous things. Military interventions, global espionage, quid pro quo arrangements. Here’s why it’s so wasteful…
America’s Economy Is on a Steady Decline
It’s a perfect storm. Too much borrowing. Too much spending. Too much politics. Is America’s economy on a downward slide?
America Abandoned the Values That Made It Great
America used to be brave, innovative and great. Sadly, its downward slide is accelerating. Here’s why we’re paying the price…
Executive Order 6102 Led to the Fall of America’s Money System
Have you ever heard of Executive Order 6102? Most people haven’t, but it’s one of the most profound mistakes in American history.