Category Archives: Economics

Of course, there will be another coronavirus stimulus in the US …

Posted on June 8, 2020 by

But we ARE living in 2020 … With 40 million Americans out of work while the coronavirus pandemic has scared most other Americans out of resuming life as usual, should there even be a question about President Donald Trump passing another … Continue reading →

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Carry this thought with the George Floyd justice protests: income inequality is the highest in a half-century

Posted on June 2, 2020 by

The numbers suggest people demand change — regardless of what the stock market says. People need to connect relevant reasons to protest with their personal lives so they can hit the streets with conviction. In many cases, these reasons combine … Continue reading →

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Will the pandemic cause commercial real estate to implode, or will bank fraud do the job first?

Posted on May 20, 2020 by

I attended a roundtable discussion a while back, where we discussed worldwide trends.  A question about business came up: “What business functions will never go out of style?” My answer: “Debt, equity, and liquidity.” Seems simple and practical, right?  You … Continue reading →

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Amazon’s pullout and New Yorker’s confusion about economic growth

Posted on February 15, 2019 by

My response — after laughing — when I heard Amazon is pulling out of that sweet deal to set up a second headquarters in New York City was short, but loaded with meaning. “Jeff Bezos must’ve thought he was playing … Continue reading →

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They’re trying to downplay Ocasio-Cortez’ win this week — but we know better

Posted on July 1, 2018 by

While I thought the I’m-not-your-Liberal-donor-class flow of Congressperson-elect Alexadria Ocasio-Cortez was a refreshing breeze from the stale bullets spit by the ruling corporatist wing of the Party of No Guts, my crystal ball didn’t predict an Ocasio-Cortez primary victory over … Continue reading →

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A century of state-sponsored bananas, blood and bullets — facts that are missing from today’s immigration debate

Posted on June 24, 2018 by

I’ll preface my different angle of approach to the latest immigration episode concerning President Trump’s zero-tolerance policy by first addressing those of you who think droning children overseas, snatching them from parents at the U.S. border, physically abusing them, or … Continue reading →

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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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