"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...
“Do difficult cases make bad law or do difficult laws make for bad cases?” – The Lonely Realist What’s your definition of free speech? Do you subscribe to John Milton’s 1644 version advocating no limits. His only caveat was that both the author and publisher be named...
“Perplexed’s ‘unprecedented challenges’ actually are ‘unprecedented opportunities.’” – The Lonely Realist Last week’s letter from Perplexed presents a stark assessment of the "unprecedented challenges" facing humanity. TLR also sees "unprecedented opportunities." The most significant “unprecedented challenge” in Perplexed's letter is the Doomsday Clock, which purports to measure...