Important, Yet Unheralded Milestones
July 4, 1776, is arguably the most significant day in American history. Another noteworthy day of Americana arrived on Monday, July 29, 2024, as a footnote, when it is anything but.
Debt
Debtapalooza: America’s Never-Ending Spending Spree
Ever since President Nixon decided that gold was too shiny and turned our money into fiat currency in 1971, it’s been one wild financial ride.
Can a Free Republic be a Superpower: Part 4 Toxic Debt
Toxic Debt threatens not only the ability to be a superpower, but our entire way of life.
We Have Reached an Economic Crisis Point
Nobody knows if or when a climate apocalypse will arrive. But an economic collapse is a certainty given our current practices … and it’s just around the corner.
The Illusion of Freedom: How Debt Enslaves Our Youth
Our society perpetuates the illusion of freedom, but in reality, it shackles our youth to a lifetime of debt.
When Will Our Junkies In DC Hit Rock Bottom?
Why do otherwise intelligent people – such as our elected “public servants” – behave so irrationally once they take up residence in Washington D.C.?
Living Beyond Our Means: A Love Affair with Debt and “Stuff”
In the grand tapestry of life, it’s quite evident that humans have a special love for one thing above all else: “stuff.”
The Perils of Overreaching Government Spending: Lessons from Davy Crockett
In the annals of American history, the name Davy Crockett stands as a symbol of rugged individualism and a deep-rooted belief in limited government.
I Am All for Calling Joe’s Policies-Bidenomics
Joe Biden has sent his propaganda ministry forth to talk about the miracle of Bidenomics – which is a tad bit different from Reaganomics in both implementation and outcomes.
The Moral of the McCarthy Saga – Promises Matter
In a system which depends on good-faith negotiations, integrity is important, and promises matter. When men working within that system lack honor, agreements aren’t agreements, and deals aren’t deals. Without honor, the system can’t work – and hasn’t been working for many years.
Student Debt; Neither A Borrower, Nor A Lender Be
We need to start raising children to avoid debt, and if they have it, understand the loan must be paid back.
Minarchy And The Budget
The Imperial City’s spendthrift ways have to stop sooner, rather than later.
Fixing Our Favorite, Federal, Fiduciary Falsehoods
We cannot even begin to address our rising national debt until we stop using false terms, false beliefs and stop ceding power to the Federal government.
We Have a Deal – the Swamp Is Saved
Say a quiet prayer of thanks to whatever deity you prefer. A debt ceiling deal has been reached. Washington DC will still be there tomorrow.
Government Spending has Become Insane
Our gremlin in chief is currently playing chicken with the House Republicans over the national debt limit. The House wants some fiscal constraints and the Dems want unlimited borrowing. There’s a great deal of talk about what a default on our debt would do to the economy — most of it speculative. However, there’s little …
There is no danger of default. There never was.
We go through this unnecessary angst every time there is an impasse between Americans who wish to run a fiscally sound government on one side, and leftist Democrats along with their RINO enablers on the other.
Biden Will Be Running on His Record This Time
The Biden 2024 candidate has a disadvantage that the Biden 2020 candidate didn’t have – a record of executive leadership.
Failing Accountability Leads to Chaos
Our institutions have become sloppy at best, and malicious at worst. Neither is acceptable. Without accountability, institutions fail, and chaos reigns.
Janet Yellen Wrote A Letter
Warning that if the debt limit is not increased, by around Thursday, bad things would begin to happen, and they affect you and I, because the government is going to protect itself, not you and I. Besides, the government has never protected you and I, nor could it ever. That was always an illusion, …
Trump Hatred Is Not Cheap
Between inflation and elevating interest rates, it will cost the average family $68,800 to purchase 4 years of enhanced decorum in the White House. Except for little glitches like …