“Last night I had a dream. You were in it and I was in it with you….” — Randy Newman As in this age of Hollywood sequels and prequels, America prefers to […]
Kunstler: America’s “All Is Lost” Moment Looms
Nearly Half Of US Workers Earn Less Than $30,000
The U.S. economy is booming, right? Republicans think President Trump deserves much of the credit for cutting business and individual tax rates combined with a deregulation agenda. And Democrats believe former President Obama deserves ownership for […]
Beijing Trade Talks Wrap Up As Hopes For A Deal Grow
After the ‘mid-level’ talks between US and Chinese delegations in Beijing were extended for a third day on Wednesday, the negotiations have reportedly wrapped up, with both sides touting that they are […]
Op-Ed: Venezuela’s Lessons for American Socialists
It’s hard to overstate how disastrous the reign of Hugo Chavez and his successor Nicolas Maduro has been for Venezuela. A recent series of Bloomberg articles vividly depicts the hellish, never-ending struggle for survival in Caracas, […]
Guess What These Four Fastest Growing States Have in Common?
Keep the federal government shut down and let the states set policy. “Non-essential” government workers… well then what the hell are they doing there? Every penny of federal spending should be only […]
This is What The “Trade” War With China Is Really All About
Forget soybeans, auto imports, iPhones, crude oil, and cheap Chinese gadgets. Also forget tariffs, duties, and subsidies. Even forget weapons. The real reason behind the US-China “trade” war has little to do […]
Futures Tumble After China Summons US Ambassador, Threatens “Further Action” Over Huawei Arrest
Update: Amid escalating tensions and stern words from both sides (China warning both Canada and the US over Huawei CFO’s arrest, warning of “retaliation” and “further action”, with the US countering with “hard […]
