Draining the Swamp “Draining the swamp” refers to the practice of draining swampland to reduce alligator and mosquito populations …, in short, to eradicate man-eaters and blood-suckers. But that’s not what “draining the swamp” refers to in 21st Century America. Today, “the swamp” refers to Washington,...
The China Syndrome Virus China has been a breeding ground for all types of unpredictables. China’s yearning for exotic foods, its history and culture, and its wild economic trajectory have made it a veritable petri dish for of all sorts of health, economic and political...
Seize the Moment! The 2020 Presidential race pits profligate big-spending Democrats against the profligate big-spending Trump Administration. The one thing both political parties agree on is deficits – they both want more, not less. For a different set of reasons, each favors huge increases...
The Weakening Dollar Who says the Dollar is weakening? That’s not possible. The Dollar is the world’s preeminent currency, its Reserve Currency, the cornerstone of global commerce. The US Dollar is the very definition of “money” …, and the facts show that it’s...
The Failure of Rent Control Rent control as a policy has failed. It is a primary cause of the urban housing shortage. The New York Times in December ran an editorial praising New York State’s recently-enacted tenant protection laws: “Evictions are Down. Thank New...