Tag: Debt Crisis
The Kavanaugh Scandal: Another Deep State Distraction
The media is abuzz over a possible scandal involving Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. But the real story runs a lot deeper than that.
How to Punish the White House ‘Traitor’
The media is caught in a frenzy. Who has ratted out the Trump administration? It’s a circus that hints at much deeper problems with the American economy.
How the Deep State Impeaches Trump
Trump believes he’s invulnerable and nothing can touch him. But it all depends on the economy. Here’s what could happen if it goes sour.
MAGA: Mission Accomplished?
Trump has made America great again. Or has he? Let’s look at the debt and inflation figures that the White House would prefer to keep hidden.
Why America Hasn’t Had a Raise in Forty Years
Believe it or not, the wage of the average American has risen by only 13 cents an hour annually since the beginning of this century. Here’s why.
Turkey: A Glimpse of America’s Future
Right now, Turkey is sinking under a crushing wave of bad debt and lousy credit. This is an ominous warning for America’s own lack of fiscal discipline.
Bad News for Our ‘Sh*thole Portfolio’
From Turkey to Argentina to Nicaragua — credit is disappearing fast, but debt stubbornly remains. What does the future hold for our stock portfolio?
Are Interest Rates Evil?
What do strongman leaders like Recep Erdoğan and Donald Trump have in common? Well, they love low interest rates. But how low is too low?
‘Good News’ From Venezuela…
Inflation and debt have crippled Venezuela’s economy. Is President Trump making the mistake of assuming that the same can’t happen to America?
Trump’s ‘Genius Hypothesis’ Revealed
You can always count on Trump to put a fresh spin on things. His new economic theory is a winner — let’s make more money by going further into debt.
Why Trump Won’t Start a Real Trade War
Donald Trump appears to be escalating the trade war against China. But what is the true cost of this? And how far will the Deep State allow this to go?
The End of the Republican Party
The Republican Party used to be known as the party of balanced budgets, free trade and limited government. Sadly, that’s no longer true.
How the Republic Ends
The American Republic has lasted for over 200 years. But the cracks are starting to show. Hubris has stepped in. What does the end look like?
What Kanesh Can Teach Us About Deflation
We’re locked into a spiral of more spending, more taxes and more debt. Governments on all continents are caught in this downdraft to financial ruin.