“Prediction is very difficult, especially if it's about the future.” – Niels Bohr Which Candidate will grab the brass ring on November 5th? The odds-makers and poll-takers are suggesting a Republican sweep of the Presidency, the Senate, and the House. But we all know that gambling...
“‘May you live in interesting times’ is a curse, and the next four years are likely to be the most interesting in human history.” – The Lonely Realist Although running for President in 2024 looks like it would be fun – after all, you get to...
"Despite a focus on cycles, TLR did not foresee the return of antisemitism.” – The Lonely Realist The very first TLR in February 2019 asked “Are we Experiencing a 1937 Redux?” Yes, we were are. The 2010s began another era of accelerating grievance fueled by the...
"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 free-fall;...
" “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 breaks and entitlement...
“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 education...