A €450 billion “democracy tax” July 23, 2025Thomas Kolbe
On the path toward the United States of Europe, Brussels is entangling itself in a web of overreach, control mania, and interventionism.
Germany’s Pension Ponzi on the Brink July 6, 2025Thomas Kolbe
If you’ve ever wanted to witness the slow-motion collapse of a Ponzi scheme, you might want to keep an eye on Germany’s public pension system.
Germany’s march into the debt state June 24, 2025Thomas Kolbe
German budget policy has become a farce. What we’re witnessing are expertly staged accounting tricks, media distractions, and the desperate attempt to defer structural reform of the welfare state -- whatever the cost.
Jerome Powell: A political player June 16, 2025Perry V. Kalajian
Jerome Powell has been a political player for years and his less than stellar record as Fed chair is evidence of his gamesmanship.
The political tide against a fiscal rescue June 12, 2025S.T. Karnick
s the debate over the “big, beautiful” budget reconciliation bill indicates, massive forces are aligned against any serious attempt to cut the federal budget deficit.
Abolish the CBO June 6, 2025Pete Colan
The CBO seems to cherry-pick results either to create headlines or to justify its existence with elaborate reports that make them appear credible. But they aren’t.
Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Tax Code May 28, 2025Thomas Kolbe
Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” isn’t just about tweaking the tax code. It’s a dramatic attempt to reverse the creeping Europeanization of the U.S.
Tariff Shock in Brussels May 25, 2025Thomas Kolbe
Trump’s tariff campaign is a strategic gambit designed to force Europe to shed its bloated protectionist apparatus.
Universal Income? It’s Already Here May 19, 2025Kevin Brady
The primary purpose of the federal government is not defense, nor environmental protection nor national parks, but the redistribution of income.
Trump challenges the Fed April 22, 2025William A. Owens
Trump’s creation of a Sovereign Wealth Fund and Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve could undermine the Fed's independence.
Trump challenges the Fed April 22, 2025Barry W. Poulson
Trump’s creation of a Sovereign Wealth Fund and Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve could undermine the Fed's independence.
What will tariffs cost the average American family? April 11, 2025Jack Hellner
From the same media that pushed Russian collusion and a secure border under Biden comes “news” that the tariffs will land a devastating blow to the average family—let’s look at the facts.
Deportation scoreboard April 10, 2025Ned Cosby
Like the U.S. Debt Clock, the American people need an Invasion Scoreboard, showing how many illegals are being deported under Trump.
Trump takes on Fauxahontas's brainchild March 28, 2025Julio Rivera
Since its inception in 2011, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has been the bureaucratic boogeyman in Washington’s regulatory funhouse.
Ending the Fed March 14, 2025Mark Landsbaum
If the Fed is left operational, it will only ensure that all the bad habits of the past century will come roaring back with a vengeance.
The peso is falling January 14, 2025Silvio Canto, Jr.
So the peso is falling and that's never good, unless you are a tourist and going to Cancun.
The DOGE Brothers Meet the Swamp December 30, 2024Richard C. Lyons
We are coming into a New Year with a lot of excitement regarding a change of governing philosophy from one of grotesque and profligate federal spending to one of rational cost cutting headed by the “DOGE Brothers.”
The Pentagon Loses $824 Billion November 21, 2024Rajan Laad
Members of these multi-trillion-dollar-funded agencies no longer see themselves as public servants but rather as rulers while citizens are seen as subjects.
Debt and Future Generations December 29, 2012Michael Kelbaugh
Putting aside the issue of whether our foreign creditors will get antsy and interest rates will climb, if the entirety of our debt were held by fellow Americans, it would still reduce the net wealth of future generations.
Starving the Beast December 23, 2012Scott Mayer
It's time for all producers to take full advantage of every legal tax-saving measure possible in order to "starve" the government beast.
Fiscal Cliff Causes Hostage Crisis December 7, 2012Scott Mayer
The so-called "fiscal cliff" that has everyone so paralyzed with fear is really just a politically-constructed illusion designed to scare Americans into handing over more money and power to politicians.
Is QE 3 Really Just Another Bailout? September 29, 2012Michael Iachetta
Why would the Federal Reserve suddenly decide to purchase $40 billion worth of mortgage securities a month supposedly in order to stimulate the housing market and thereby create more jobs?
Ensuring a Recurrence August 21, 2012Bruce Johnson
No one was really held responsible for the misdeeds of mortgage and securities industries in '07 and '08. And soon Corzine will also be "old" news.
Euro Crisis and the Twilight of Sovereignty June 25, 2012Steve McCann
The global economy and capital markets are rapidly approaching the point where they will be beyond the control of national governments, leaving the people and the nations of the world powerless to control what happens within their borders.
Three Cheers for Oil Speculators! May 2, 2012Howard Becker
Oil speculators are benefactors of humanity. We should be very grateful to all of them. Next time you see an oil speculator, thank him for what he is doing.
Is It Time to Occupy Credit Scores? April 22, 2012Odysseas Papadimitriou
Here's why we must listen to Occupy Wall Street's Alternative Banking Group when it calls for credit reform...while at the same time ignoring most of the group's specific recommendations.
