The Lonely Realist |

05 Jul Fulfilling Campaign Promises

Posted at 12:04h in Business, Economics, Foreign Policy, General, International Relations, Law, Politics, Society 0 Comments

“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...

02 Jun American Luddite

Posted at 01:33h in Education, General, International Relations, Politics, Society 1 Comment

“Everything old is new again.” – The Lonely Realist “Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” – George Santayana The term “Luddite” owes its origin to 19th Century textile workers who opposed the Industrial Revolution because of its impact on skilled weavers...

10 May Recession Redux

Posted at 12:13h in Economics, International Relations, Society 0 Comments

“Cassandra is predicting a worsening recession.” – The Lonely Realist TLR this week received the following letter from Cassandra (ED NOTE: a reminder that nothing in TLR is investment advice): "Dear Mr. Realist: I’m writing as a follow-up to our March discussion in which I warned that recession...

01 Mar Construing “Peace Through Strength”

Posted at 12:38h in General, International Relations, Society 4 Comments

“What will be the effect of abandoning Pax Americana?” – The Lonely Realist Donald Trump is reorganizing the world order. If you thought that the Trump Revolution would have a profound impact only on America’s domestic institutions, you were wrong. Trump 2.0 intends to effect even...

04 Jan The Best and Worst of 2025 – Part 2

Posted at 12:09h in Economics, Foreign Policy, General, International Relations, Society 0 Comments

“The 2025 'Word of the Year' is 'volatility'.” – The Lonely Realist As highlighted in last week’s TLR, America is looking forward to an economically and politically volatile 2025. More extreme volatility can be expected internationally. Although many disagree with Ray Dalio's forecast of geopolitical (and economic)...

07 Dec Permabear Defined

Posted at 12:40h in Economics, General, International Relations, Society 0 Comments

“The ‘Permabear interview’ is a challenge to Cassandra’s 2025 predictions.” – The Lonely Realist A year ago, Cassandra predicted that “the Fed will continue to follow an easing path and, although it will use tough-talk to temper over-exuberance, it will not tolerate a recession. With inflation...

05 Jul Fulfilling Campaign Promises

02 Jun American Luddite

10 May Recession Redux

01 Mar Construing “Peace Through Strength”

04 Jan The Best and Worst of 2025 – Part 2

07 Dec Permabear Defined

Fulfilling Campaign Promises

The Realities of Statism

CRASH!