“Should Executive Power be subject to judicial checks and balances?” – The Lonely Realist TLR recently received the following question from a reader: “Curious what your thoughts are on Federal District Judges blocking much of the Trump agenda?” What follows is the ensuing dialogue, edited for...
Week in Review (April 19–25, 2025) The following Week in Review is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. TL;DR – Key Takeaways Markets Whipsawed by Trade Hopes: Global stocks rallied mid-week on signs of a U.S.-China trade thaw, with...
“Congress has ceded law-making authority to the President and no longer is functioning as an independent branch of government.” – The Lonely Realist WAKE UP CONGRESS! You are a co-equal branch of government, not an impotent captive of Presidential power. Heed Senator Rand Paul (R-KY): “I...
Welcome to this week’s edition of The Lonely Realist Week in Review. It was a tumultuous week defined by high-stakes power plays at home and abroad. From an unprecedented diplomatic spat between the U.S. and a key ally over Greenland to aggressive moves by the...
Sponsored research brought to you by Centennial Quantitative Welcome to this week’s edition of The Lonely Realist Week in Review. In a week marked by bold moves and high-stakes political theater, the nation finds itself at a crossroads of policy and power. President Trump has set...