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“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...
“MAGA media reports that everything has been going GREAT for America. Is it true? If so, can it last?” – The Lonely RealistLoading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... Stephen Miller, President Trump’s deputy chief of staff, on December 23rd wrote an editorial in...
“The Trump Revolution continues.” – The Lonely RealistLoading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... TLR’s focus throughout 2025 has been on the range of existential problems complex issues facing America. These concerns were challenged by TLR’s imaginary mythical prophetess Cassandra in TLR’s December 6th commentary....
“How did TLR do?” – The Lonely RealistLoading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... TLR conveyed its perspective for 2025 shortly after Election Day in “Trumpian Disruptions.” Domestically, TLR predicted that “Donald Trump will transform Federal power by greatly expanding the prerogatives of America’s Executive...
The Evil of Private EquityLoading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… “A Delicate Balancing Act” in the May 29th TLR discussed a New York Times editorial entitled “Charity Won’t Solve Student Debt,” which took to task Robert Smith, the founder, chairman and CEO of
The best way for America’s government to address illegality and provide an effective defense against predatory practices is by enacting laws that provide for Americans’ protection. Protecting its citizens is a cornerstone of American democracy, which is why America has so many consumer protection, investor
“Today, the global face of freedom and democracy is Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine. That face used to be America’s President.” – The Lonely RealistLoading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Volodymyr Zelensky’s March 16th speech to Congress underscored America’s foundational tenets of
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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.
