“MAGA’s approach to geopolitics is the international application of ‘The Art of the Deal’.” – The Lonely Realist When it comes to foreign relations, the slogan “Make America Great Again” stands for prioritizing domestic interests over international ones…, often doing so by pursuing colonialism. President Trump’s...
“Every form of government invites corruption…, but not every government allows corruption to go unchecked.” – The Lonely Realist America’s government in 2026 is corrupt. And the corruption isn’t limited to a single branch. It encompasses the President, the Senate, the House of Representatives and the...
“Never apologize or admit wrongdoing, ever. Always counter-attack, and always with greater force than you received. Use the legal system as a weapon, not a recourse for justice. Manipulate the media ruthlessly. Use fear as both shield and sword. Build a fortress of loyalty around...
“It’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future.” – Yogi Berra “Straws” are piling higher and higher on the back of the global camel. At what point will the camel’s back buckle? [ED NOTE: Timing being everything, those who style themselves as “seers” capable of...
“Credit America’s setbacks to Osama bin Laden.” – The Lonely Realist The Atlantic earlier this month published an analysis by Graeme Wood entitled “Did Al Qaeda Succeed?” Mr. Wood concludes that Osama bin Laden’s plan to weaken America by attrition was successful…, which is the same...
