Tag: Deep State
The Disappearance of the American Conservative
The economy is no better than it was under Barack Obama. And that ‘blazing’ growth? It’s actually less than the growth rate through the Great Depression!
‘The Horse Fell Over on Him…’
Yes, there is an ‘us versus them’ that is real. But it’s got nothing to do with Republicans – Democrats, Black – White, Protestant – Catholic, US – Mexico.
America: 52nd in Freedom
Tax revenues, deficits, negative interest rates — it all goes to the same place: wherever the Deep State deciders want it to go.
The Deep State Has Tamed Donald Trump
Since entering the White House, Mr Trump has been partially, but not completely, tamed by the Deep State. He no longer sees any evil in bubbly stock prices. He no longer hears any evil in the Pentagon’s overseas misadventures.
The Real Problem with AOC’s Tax Hike
Americans seem to be getting on board the ‘tax the rich’ train faster than they can sell tickets for it. Envy is readily disguised as ‘virtue signalling,’ and larceny is easily confused with reducing ‘inequality.’
The Trouble With ‘The Wall…’
The Donald goes to ‘The Wall’ and the debate goes on. Meanwhile, we’re losing ground financially. The country is at least $1.2 trillion poorer today than it was in 2016.
Trump Is Trapped
Stocks advanced a little yesterday. Investors were said to be hopeful about the upcoming trade talks with the Chinese. With a little luck, President Trump will talk to Chinese President Xi Jinping about the ongoing trade war. He’ll announce a
No Matter What the Fed Does, We All Lose
We were waiting for the big Fed announcement on a rate hike. But what happened? No trumpets. No bells. No heralds. None came.
America’s ‘Franz Ferdinand’ Moment
Whatever good was done by the Trump/Xi trade war truce in Buenos Aires was likely undone by what was done in Vancouver Airport earlier this month.
How the Feds Wasted $5 Trillion
Polls show Americans hold the military in the highest esteem. But for all the money and status, are Americans safer? And against what enemy?
Voting: America’s Favourite Hollow Ritual
Now that the dust has settled on the midterms, we see the Democrats in control of the House and Trump’s power diminished. But will anything actually change?
The Worst Part About Election Day: Somebody Wins
It doesn’t matter whether you voted for Bush, Obama or Trump. We’re stuck in a cycle of Deep State politics. And there seems to be no way out of it.
Americans Will Welcome the Tech-Fuelled Police State
They promised us that the digital economy would keep us safe and make us more prosperous. But what if it’s just a new form of enslavement?
The Foxes Are in Charge of The Swamp
Donald Trump came into the White House promising to drain the swamp and make America great again. Sadly, it hasn’t quite worked out that way.