Author Archives: MN Gordon

The Zealous Pursuit of Retail Therapy

Something remarkable happened following the election of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the USA. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) topped the 44,000-point barrier for the first time ever. Then, several weeks later, it briefly eclipsed 45,000. Continue reading

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The Choice

Sometimes things must get worse before they get better. Reducing deficit spending and eliminating government waste, for example, will initially have a negative impact on GDP and employment. Though, this is exactly what is needed to restore America’s economic health. Continue reading

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How The Trade War Ends

The quote “When goods don’t cross borders, soldiers will,” is frequently attributed to 19th century writer and free market economist Frederic Bastiat. While these specific words, strung together with this specific syntax, cannot be found in Bastiat published catalogue, their sentiments are of the type he would have likely endorsed. Continue reading

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The Road to America’s Golden Age

Hey! Rub-a-dub-dub. Trump won! Make a toast or say a prayer. It all depends on your political and spiritual preferences. There are times to kiss the bottle. So, too, there are times to kneel in church. Perhaps now is the time for both.
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