Is Political Decentralization the Only Hope for Western Civilization?

A couple of recent articles have once more made the case, at least implicitly, for political decentralization as the only viable path which will begin to solve the seemingly insurmountable political, economic, and social crises which the Western world now faces. In the last few months, over 3,000 millionaires have fled the hopelessly corrupt and … Continue reading Is Political Decentralization the Only Hope for Western Civilization?

Pope Francis Wants Even More Islamic Invasion of Europe

Not surprisingly, the purported head of the Catholic Church, Jorge Bergoglio, a.k.a Pope Francis, has ushered in 2018 with another denunciation of those who want to preserve what is left of Western Civilization.  In a New Year's address that the Church now calls "World Day of Peace," instead of the traditional feast day of the … Continue reading Pope Francis Wants Even More Islamic Invasion of Europe

Francis: The Pope of Perversity

Last week, the purported head of the Catholic Church, Jorge Bergoglio, a.k.a. Pope Francis, popped off once again about the supposed danger of global warming to mankind.  "Pope Francis" called climate change "one of the most worrisome phenomena that humanity is facing" while those who hold dissimilar views on the subject have "perverse attitudes."* It … Continue reading Francis: The Pope of Perversity

The Student Loan Bubble and Economic Collapse

The inevitable collapse of the student loan “market” and with it the takedown of many higher educational institutions will be one of the happiest and much needed events to look forward to in the coming months/years.  Whether the student loan bubble bursts on its own or implodes due to a general economic collapse, does not … Continue reading The Student Loan Bubble and Economic Collapse

The Cost of a Trump Presidency

Last Thursday's wanton attack on a Syrian air field by the US and its bellicose actions toward North Korea have brought to the forefront the real cost of candidate Trump's landslide victory last November. Unlike most laymen, accountants, and financial analysts, economists look at cost differently.  For economists, cost or more specifically, "opportunity cost," means … Continue reading The Cost of a Trump Presidency

Fidel Castro and the American Empire

The death of the brutal Cuban Communist dictator Fidel Castro closes the door, in some respect, on another disastrous page in US foreign policy history.  For all the denunciations and criticism of Castro from conservative elements and exiled Cubans, his despotic rule was the outcome of decades of American imperialism which began with President William … Continue reading Fidel Castro and the American Empire

Donald Trump & The Passion of the Christ

                                    If Donald Trump can somehow defeat the Wicked Witch of Chappaqua despite vote rigging, outlandish media bias, backstabbing by his own party’s elites, and opposition of Wall Street, his victory may be the most serious setback for The Establishment since, perhaps, the release of Mel … Continue reading Donald Trump & The Passion of the Christ

It’s Still the Media, Stupid!

The US Presidential campaign has demonstrated once again that the mainstream mass media is still the dominant force and arbitrator of political events and if it is successful in pushing the Wicked Witch of Chappaqua past the finish line this November, it may have achieved its greatest triumph.  During the campaign’s stretch run, the mainstream … Continue reading It’s Still the Media, Stupid!

Donald’s Electoral Struggle

After touting her pro-labor union record, the Wicked Witch of Chappaqua rhetorically asked, “why am I not 50 points ahead?"  Her chief rival bluntly responded: “because you’re terrible.”* No truer words have been uttered by any of the candidates about one of their opponents since the start of this extraordinary presidential campaign! That Hillary Clinton … Continue reading Donald’s Electoral Struggle

Donald and the “Maestro”

            Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, who was once laudably referred to as “Maestro” for his supposed astute stewardship of U.S. monetary policy, commented last week on the nation’s current political and economic climate: We’re not in a stable equilibrium.  I hope we can all find a way out because this too great a … Continue reading Donald and the “Maestro”