Economy

Democrats Own the Longest Shutdown in History

Government Shutdown Post-Mortem

Nov 25 •

Trump's Tariff "Dividend" Fantasy: A Nightmare for Liberty

Trump’s latest Truth Social rant is peak MAGA theater.

Nov 23 •

Why OBBBA Stifles Growth

Why OBBBA Stifles Growth

Oct 31 •

Sorry, MAGA Crowd: Reagan Meant What He Said about Tariffs

Let’s clear the air on those Reagan tariff clips.

Oct 29 •

Unmasking the Myth: Feel-Good Tax Policies as Tools of Economic Sabotage

Many people love the idea of tax breaks that help with buying a home or paying for college.

Oct 18 •

I’m No Anti-Trumper: Here’s What Trump Gets Right--and Wrong

Because of some feedback I have received from those who read this blog, let me be perfectly clear: I’m not an anti-Trumper—my lens is policy, not…

Sep 1 •

Trump’s Coercive Pushback Against the Courts on His Tariffs is the Playbook of a Tinpot Dictator, Not a US President

Disgraceful in pot Dictator!

Aug 24 •

Trump’s Order Sidesteps the Real Barrier to Investment Freedom

On August 7, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order directing the Department of Labor and SEC to explore allowing 401(k) investors access to…

Aug 14 •

Trump’s Sham: Taking Credit for Tech Wins He Didn’t Earn While Tariffs Crush Main Street

Donald Trump’s at it again, strutting into the Oval Office on August 7, 2025, with Apple’s Tim Cook, crowing about a $600 billion new investment in the…

Aug 13 •

Trump’s Reckless Firing of BLS Chief is His Latest Cringe Move

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is an essential source of economic data, staffed by professionals who crunch numbers without bias.

Aug 8 •

Trump’s Tariff 'Wins' Are America’s Losses: The Japan Deal’s Hidden Costs

The recent trade deal with Japan, touted as a "massive" victory by President Trump and amplified by economic boosters like Steve Moore, Larry Kudlow…

Jul 29 •

Run for the Vomit Bag: Congress’ Tax Chiefs are Singing the Praises of their Big Beautiful Dumpster Fire

The heads of the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee—Sen.

Jul 24 •

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