Politics
The Energy President
Published on September 4, 2008
"In the world of energy and scarcity, the name of the next president will matter to us quite a bit. ‘People are policy,’ as Ronald Reagan used to say." — Byron King
by Byron King
Baltimore — (TFN): In the world of energy and scarcity, the name of the next [...]
U.S. GDP growth beats estimates
Published on August 28, 2008
Just as TFN had predicted, strategically timed stimulus handouts created a boost in American GDP that will place a technical recession squarely into the next presidential term.
Cities Unlimited provides a breath of logical political and economic fresh air
Published on August 26, 2008
“Any such report that meets with universal condemnation by politicians from all sides has clearly got something right and this one has been branded as a ‘complete load of rubbish’ by David Cameron, ‘vindictive and anti-northern’, by Redcar MP Vera Braid and ‘insulting and ignorant,’ by John Prescott.” — Tom Bulford
Blogger’s note: Economics and politics [...]
Empire of Debt: The suicide pact of global debt
Published on August 26, 2008
The subprime meltdown has taken down lenders and borrowers alike. That makes the U.S. national debt look like a double-edged sword — especially to global creditors.
Jonah Goldberg: The Spoiled Children of Capitalism
Published on August 21, 2008
Jonah Goldberg argues that in large measure our wealth isn’t the product of capitalism, it is capitalism.
How Obama is measuring up
Published on August 18, 2008
If Obama can’t stand up to the Clintons, after they have been defeated, how can he measure up to a resurgent Putin who has just achieved a military victory? When the Georgia invasion first began, Obama appealed for “restraint” on both sides. He treated the aggressive lion and the victimized lamb even-handedly. His performance was reminiscent of the worst of appeasement at Munich, where another dictator got away with seizing another breakaway province of another small neighboring country, leading to World War II.
Fair and Balanced? Maybe Democrats should rethink the “Fairness Doctrine”
Published on August 18, 2008
Liberals are lobbying for a revival of the “Fairness Doctrine” — mainly to force talk radio stations to “balance” Rush Limbaugh with Michael Moore: After all, the failure of liberal radio stations to create a market for themselves calls for government intervention. But given the liberal bias of mainstream media, maybe Democrats might be getting more than they’re clamoring for if a Fairness Doctrine were reinstated…
Russia’s Georgian invasion will start a new Cold War
Published on August 14, 2008
“The crisis has given oil and gas producer Russia an alibi for cleaning up along its borders in places like Georgia, where the United States and NATO were beginning to exert their influence.” — Gerhard Sporl
by Gerhard Sporl, Der Spiegel
Baltimore and Berlin — (TFN): The war in the Caucasus is a truly [...]
“Stimulus Package”: The Obama – XOM debate simmers on
Published on August 6, 2008
Obama wants Exxon (XOM) to pay for his shot at the presidency. Is pointing this strategy out “uncivil”? Is promised “change” necessary — or truly desirable?
Nation of Whiners, Culture of Complaint
Published on August 5, 2008
Former Senator Phil Gramm recently called Americans a “nation of whiners”. Comparing U.S. reality with other countries, Amberger can’t help but agree.
Obama Vs. Big Pharma
Published on August 1, 2008
“The government controls billions of dollars. That kind of power can make or break an industry.” — Charles Delvalle
Blogger’s note: Healthcare in general and pharmaceutical companies in particular are a standard safe haven for investors. During a recession, even if the public cuts back on the little luxuries (and the big luxuries, in some cases), [...]
Berlin Speech: Obama’s European Vacation
Published on July 24, 2008
Obama’s campaign folks had planned to have him address the Berlin population in front of the Brandenburg Gate, where — back in 1987 — President Ronald Reagan had asked Gorbachev to “tear down that Wall”.
Contrarian oil play
Published on July 22, 2008
The Supreme Court has just confirmed that U.S. citizens do indeed have the constitutional right to own and bear the prerequisites of safeguarding their liberty.
Congress Kills Your Investments
Published on July 18, 2008
“No man’s life, liberty, or property [or the stock market] are safe when the legislature is in session.” — Judge Gideon Tucker, 1866 New York Circuit Court
Blogger’s note: Mark Skousen has some interesting news for investors: Did you know the congressional schedule can have a big effect on your stocks? Before your skepticism gets the [...]
Second Amendment confirmation means there’s hope for America
Published on July 15, 2008
The Supreme Court has just confirmed that U.S. citizens do indeed have the constitutional right to own and bear the prerequisites of safeguarding their liberty.
Freedom of Speech and other Un-Islamic Activities
Published on July 8, 2008
In Europe, lacking freedom of speech is leveraged by Islamists to subdue divergent opinions. How long until they succeed in the U.S.?
Hijacking Reagan’s legacy: Obama to speak at Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate
Published on July 7, 2008
Presidential candidate Barack Obama is planning to give a speech in front of the Brandenburg Gate in the center of Berlin.
History and the Withdrawal from Iraq
Published on July 1, 2008
Obama and his Democrats eagerly promise the fastest withdrawal from Iraq. If history is any guide, the human cost of the American peace movement may be enormous. Just like it was in Vietnam…
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Election 08: Who Wins in a Terrorist Attack? Not You.
Published on June 30, 2008
“This week, wags were atwitter over which presidential candidate would benefit most should terrorists strike the US prior to election 08. Nary a drop of ink was spilled in an effort to discern the effect such an attack would have on your bottom line… the country’s bottom line.” — Andy Carpenter
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Oil Prices and Stupid Legislation
Published on June 25, 2008
“The latest attempt to pander to an increasingly emotional electorate is the slew of bills in Congress that aim to curb speculation in the energy markets.” — Marc Lichtenfeld, Senior Analyst, Smart Profits Report
by Marc Lichtenfeld
Baltimore – (TFN): Contrary to what many people might think, these guys are actually quite [...]
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