“There is a clear path to a better 2024 election outcome.” – The Lonely Realist Americans see their democracy threatened at one extreme by “socialism of the left” and on the other by “fascism of the right.” A substantial minority look to Donald Trump to save...
“America’s education system is falling further behind.” – The Lonely Realist As TLR has repeatedly maintained over the past 5 years (e.g., here), America owes its unparalleled success, power and creativity to the fact that it has had the best education system on Earth. While America’s...
“The best way to predict the future is to study the present, and be a student of the past.” — The Lonely Realist In a letter to TLR in July, #Cassandra predicted a rosy economy for months to come …, and she was right. Her performance...
“Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” – Lord Acton “Or does it?” – The Lonely Realist On November 13th, responding to public pressure, the #SupremeCourt announced that its nine Justices had approved a code of conduct for their own behavior substantially similar to the one adopted...
“’From rags to riches’ has a unique American meaning.” – The Lonely Realist The opportunity for money and power can drive ambition to incredible lengths heights. As Jay and the Americans sang, “Only in America can a kid without a cent get a break and maybe...