“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...
Week in Review (April 4–11, 2025) Welcome to this week’s edition of The Lonely Realist Week in Review. In one of the most tumultuous weeks in recent memory, global markets were whipsawed by escalating trade tensions and policy shifts, set against a backdrop of otherwise solid...
“Is American exceptionalism grounded in meritocratic capitalism or pluralistic diversity, equity and inclusion…, or both?” – The Lonely Realist Meritocratic success has defined America for more than 200 years...
Welcome to this week’s edition of The Lonely Realist Week in Review. The past week saw major turbulence in global markets, driven by an escalating U.S.-led trade war that rattled investor confidence. Equities plunged worldwide – marking the worst week since 2020 for U.S. stocks...
“De-dollarization happens slowly…, then all at once.” – The Lonely Realist TLR was struck by Cassandra’s observation last week that because Europe now is pursuing an overhauled “Europe First” strategy (notably with respect to defense manufacturing and strategic materials) to compete with Trump 2.0’s “America First,”...