“Although this time indeed is different, it would be foolish to believe that the outcome will be different … wouldn't it?” – The Lonely Realist Any number of Americans know believe that the U.S. is a 21st Century Titanic, fated to sink beneath icy waters. Assuming...

“Has the Federal Reserve engineered an inflation rate that will propel America’s economy ever upwards?” – The Lonely Realist Why did America (and the world) experience an inflationary kick two years ago? More importantly, why did that inflationary kick accelerate economic growth? Will that growth continue? From...

“Ray Dalio has concluded that ‘The Failure of Kevin McCarthy is Another Step Toward Civil War.’ Is it?” – The Lonely Realist Ray Dalio, Bridgewater Associates' founder and author of The Changing World Order, believes that “we are progressing towards the perfect storm.” His research into...

“James Carville’s memorable 1992 campaign quip of ‘It’s the economy, stupid’ was prescient then and will be prescient again in 2024.” – The Lonely Realist Americans vote their wallets. Whether or not they’re enamored with the incumbent, they’ll re-elect him if they believe he capably managed...

“AI warnings have provided Americans with fresh Congressional theater.” – The Lonely Realist The risks of AI were aired in simultaneous hearings earlier this month by the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law and the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety...