Category Archives: Economics

Niger Blues, Another Trump Head Fake

Posted on October 21, 2017 by

The Quarterback in Chief has done it again. Unanswered questions about the ambush in Niger that resulted in the deaths of four US Special Forces soldiers once again make debates about whether or not President Donald Trump suffers from congenital … Continue reading →

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Why America’s Losing Its Mind Over Silk Road 2.0

Posted on September 4, 2017 by

Another sun tries to rise again in the East, and may take the form of a new Silk Road — resplendent with high-speed transportation and communication infrastructures; large-scale mining projects; a rail and maritime distribution strategy that will connect East … Continue reading →

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Sunday Smack: What is the American Dream?

Posted on August 13, 2017 by

“The American Dream is back,” says President Donald Trump. But what does that mean? Back in January, Trump associated his desire to eliminate up to 75 percent of government regulations concerning businesses with the American Dream. In a series of … Continue reading →

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Let’s Revisit Robots and Minimum Wage Fast Food Workers

Posted on July 3, 2017 by

I’m not a fan of convenience stores. But I get the case for why so many of us visit them — familiar structures located within the familiarity of our neighborhood’s borders, and merchandised with a limited set of familiar choices … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Yuge European Failure Part 2: The Paris Climate Agreement Chapter

Posted on June 4, 2017 by

Now that we’ve covered the pitfalls of putting your trust in deal chasers to craft America’s military strategy and NATO relationship, what do you say about tackling climate change and the inner workings of President Trump’s brain? Let’s first deal with what … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Yuge European Failure — The NATO Chapter

Posted on June 4, 2017 by

President Donald Trump’s recent trip to Europe reminds me of an episode from that Blind Date TV show: Trump returns home after the date thinking he’s slayed like no other president before him — (laughing) the best Europe’s ever had — while … Continue reading →

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94 Percent — The Sad Truth About Democrats and the Obama Economic Recovery

Posted on May 5, 2017 by

Hillary Clinton blaming the calendar for why she’s not your President today elucidates my earlier points about the Democratic Party running from salvation — as if they’ve discovered a shortcut to redemption. The calendar fails to adequately explain one of … Continue reading →

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Trump — Assimilated

Posted on April 13, 2017 by

President Donald Trump was set to dump “obsolete” NATO — until he changed his mind. In the name of efficiency, Trump imposed a federal hiring freeze — and then cited “efficiency” when he lifted the freeze. Fed chairperson Janet Yellon … Continue reading →

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You Voted for Death Panels Last November

Posted on April 1, 2017 by

Do you remember back in 2009 when Party of No Brains Governor Sarah Palin prohesized that the Party of No Guts’ attempt to reform the American healthcare system would result in the formation of death panels that would determine who lives and … Continue reading →

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Unpacking Trumpland: Will He Avoid the Economic Storm Ahead?

Posted on December 18, 2016 by

I want to continue my thoughts from yesterday about the possibility of another economic crisis ahead and what President-elect Donald Trump could do for the poor and middle class. For starters, I’m going to state two things that will make Conservatives and … Continue reading →

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