Category: US
Government Officials Have Stepped Into ‘God’ Mode
The American government has assassinated Qassem Suleimani. But was he really a bad guy? Believe it or not, he was once an ally who helped us.
In War, Revenge Will Always Lead to Destruction
We’re hearing the familiar drumbeats of war in the Middle East once again. Who wins? Who loses? And, most of all, who prospers?
How Money Printing Contributes to America’s Downward Spiral
Are we seeing the end of American empire? Escalating money problems and foolish foreign policy decisions are crippling our ability to see things clearly.
Military Strikes Won’t Solve America’s Middle East Problem
Donald Trump has done the unthinkable: he’s killed a high-ranking foreign military official. Is this an easy fix for America or the prelude to disaster?
America Will Not Be Great Forever
We take it for granted that America will remain a great country. But debt, inflation, and foreign policy mistakes are putting its superpower status at risk.
New Rules for the New Decade
It’s a new year and a new decade. What does the road ahead look like for the American economy? If the past is any indication, it’s more debt and lies.
All We Have to Offer Are Words
Here at the Diary, we sell ideas and recommendations. What you see is what you get. All we have to offer are words…sometimes sober, sometimes wild.
The Ghost of Christmas Future
Were you talking about stocks even over the Christmas holidays? Chances are, you’re hoping for an even bigger return in 2020.
The Ghost of Christmas Present
Is gold a better Christmas gift than cash? It wasn’t that long ago that we were convinced that inflation would destroy the value of the dollar.
The Ghost of Christmas Past
Alan Greenspan is a name you will surely recognise. His tenure at the Federal Reserve saw the rise of easy-money policies. Here are the consequences.
The Birth of Bill Bonner’s Diary
Have you ever wondered how Bill Bonner’s Diary got started? Dear Readers, here’s the unlikely story of our journey from humble beginnings.
How the Rich Contribute to Economic Growth
Let’s face it: we admire the rich almost as much as we envy them. But during this Christmas season, does their spending actually benefit the rest of us?
Bruised and Bleeding: Why America and China Are Refusing to Surrender
Today’s trade war between America and China is nothing new. It’s just the latest in a history of diplomatic knife fights and power plays.
The U.S. Money Trail Leads to the Dark Death Ship of Debt
All you have to do is follow the money, and you’ll start to see what’s wrong with America today. Fake trade deals. Escalating debt. Bad promises.
Negative Interest Rates Don’t Increase Overall Wealth
As interest rates drop, borrowing increases. It becomes easier and easier to get into debt. But is this addiction a healthy one?