The Lonely Realist is a bridge across the partisan gap, raising questions and making pointed observations about politics, economics, international relations and the markets. Its goal is to raise awareness and inspire thought on controversial issues that impact America and Americans, highlighting issues that should be, but rarely are, the focus of bipartisan discussion.
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“What does a declining U.S. population portend?” – The Lonely RealistLoading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... The U.S. Census Bureau recently reported that America’s population for the 12-month period from July 2024 to July 2025 increased by only 1.8 million, or 0.5%…, which...
“That’s a quote from a reader. Government numbers are confusing. Can they be reconciled?” – The Lonely RealistLoading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... The recent inflation data released by America’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) was tame. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose...
“America is at war with the world…, and the world has caught on.” – The Lonely RealistLoading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... If you’ve been avoiding the news – as many are apt to do these days –, you may be unaware of...
“The one thing that all Americans can agree on is that the midterm elections indeed will be ‘fixed.’” – The Lonely RealistLoading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... Although Americans will readily agree that the midterm elections will be fixed, they differ on what...
The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution precludes the government from abridging Americans’ right to speak freely. By guaranteeing a broadly protected – and uniquely American – freedom of speech, the Constitution provides an essential base upon which America’s democratic society has thrived through the
Capitalism is the astounding belief that the most wickedest of men will do the most wickedest of things for the greatest good of everyone. – John Maynard KeynesLoading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Capitalism again in 2021 is under attack. Any number of
“Cassandra’s predictions are excessively pessimistic.” – The Lonely RealistLoading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… TLR spoke this week with the fabled Cassandra to question the recessionary forecasts advanced by the mythical oracle, most recently this past September. TL Realist: Good morning, Cassandra. Because
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William (Bill) Natbony is The Lonely Realist, its author and originator. The opinions expressed in TLR are solely Bill’s opinions, have not been edited or reviewed, and do not reflect the views or opinions or any other person.
