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“America will never be the same.” – The Lonely RealistLoading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... Whether you’re a fan or a critic of Donald J. Trump, in the 12 short months of Trump 2.0, the President has accomplished every goal he set. He...
“Reserve currencies never die; they just fade away.” – The Lonely RealistLoading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... A number of readers have challenged TLR’s assertion that the US Dollar’s “exorbitant privilege” is eroding. They are skeptical that any level of actual de-dollarization is...
“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...
“Massive monetary and fiscal stimuli have fueled brash speculation – gambling – but little economic growth.” – The Lonely RealistLoading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… The internet provides valuable learning tools for children and young adults. One such tool is gaming. Online gaming
Axis of the Sanctioned, a Part 2 PostscriptLoading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… It was almost as if President Trump had read the January 2nd TLR, “Axis of the Sanctioned, Part 2,” and taken its message to heart. That night he made the
Covid MathLoading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Today’s craze is “Covid Math” … and everyone’s doing it. The media do it best, highlighting the juiciest, most exciting numbers and making the most electrifying calculations in reporting the number of Americans who have been
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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.
