“Centralized government control – Statism – strangles capitalism and economic growth.” – The Lonely Realist Democrats historically have supported centralized policymaking and government control whereas Republicans have placed their trust in private industry and free markets. That contrast has pitted Democratic Party socialist leanings against Republican...
“Is a crash inevitable? Is the only question ‘When?'” – The Lonely Realist Ray Dalio recently wrote about the difficulties with “The U.S. Government’s Situation”: “[I]magine that you are running a big business called the U.S. government…. The [U.S. government’s] total revenue this year will be about...
“Growing up to be President is every child’s dream.” – The Lonely Realist With AI threatening to wipe out entry-level employment in many of America’s knowledge-based industries, including medicine, law, accounting, and finance, a number of readers have been seeking career guidance for their erstwhile teenagers....
“Are members of America’s government guilty of treason?” – The Lonely Realist An American commits treason, as defined in Article III, Section 3, of the Constitution, if he or she wages war against America, or conspires with America’s enemies to wage war against America, or gives...
“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...
“I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.” – Article II, Section 1, Clause 8 Meet the Press recently...