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.
In seeking to promote dialogue, The Lonely Realist is not an advocate of conclusions or remedies. To the extent perceived biases leak into these pages, as they sometimes do, please ignore them. They are inadvertent missteps.
“Prudence dictates protecting against the downside…, especially now.” – The Lonely Realist Cassandra recently confirmed prophesies she first presented 3.5 years ago: that America’s economy would continue to expand – it indeed has been experiencing ongoing expansion; that inflation would be falling – inflation is in...
“ “If you wish to be a success in the world, promise everything, deliver nothing.” – Napoleon Bonaparte “The two candidates are spouting economic nonsense.” – The Lonely Realist Vote-buying is very much “in” during this election season. Whatever voters want in terms of tax...
“The facts are clear. Solutions are more challenging.” – The Lonely Realist America was once a “can do” nation. That’s no longer true. Americans today won’t accept facts harsh realities. They instead rely on fantasies and falsehoods. That’s glaringly true with respect to America’s K-12...
“By politicizing morals and ethics, America has done an outstanding job of tearing itself apart, which has fulfilled extremist goals as well as the goals of America’s enemies.” – The Lonely Realist Politics should be about ensuring that government operates effectively and efficiently by properly
Who Uses Cash Anymore? TLR doesn’t. Do you? Covid-19 has accelerated change the creation and evolution of paper money alternatives … or, insofar as moving towards a cashless society is concerned, Covid-19 has enhanced progress. Exchanging cash is now so … passé! So … 20th
“People today go to school to prepare for a job. Previous generations went to school to prepare for life. Both are necessary.” – The Lonely Realist America became the greatest nation on Earth because it had the best education system on Earth … from kindergarten
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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.
