Monthly Archives: October 2025
Big Brother is Watching
While on the subject of ubiquitous government surveillance, Big Brother is not just at your door… he’s on the couch streaming Netflix, having already helped himself to some snacks and, naturally, the wifi password. (Bank accounts, social credit score, carbon footprint, etc., to follow shortly.) Continue reading
The Inevitable Collapse of the Bloated State
At the time or this writing, the federal funding for the new fiscal year (FY 2026) has lapsed. The federal government bureaucracy is in partial shutdown. In Washington, D.C., and in federal offices across the nation, nearly a million people are either furloughed or clocking in for work without promise of a paycheck. Continue reading
Keep Your Eyes on the Road
The stock market, as measured by the S&P 500, continues to inflate. But this isn’t a sign of economic health. In fact, a scratch below the surface reveals an economy that is much weaker than advertised. Continue reading