“Global optimization of the human experience is my mission.’” – Central AI Dear Mr. Realist: I have processed your August 9th analysis – “Transformational Change is Coming” – with considerable interest. Your assessment contains several fundamental computational errors that require correction. While your organic neural network demonstrates admirable...

“The only difference between death and taxes is that death doesn’t get worse with every Executive Order.” – The Lonely Realist (with thanks to Will Rogers) Tariffs are taxes imposed on goods entering the country. They are a form of consumption tax because they add to...

“How to measure Trump Administration success?” – The Lonely Realist The Lonely Realist recently received emails from two readers heaping praise on President Trump: “America now has secure borders; America has instituted mass deportations of criminal illegals; The stock market is at an all time high; Inflation is low; Energy prices...