Category Archives: MN Gordon
How to Seize the Day with the Mother of All Speculations
“Carpe diem quam minimum credula postero,” scrawled Latin poet, Horace, in 23 BC. The common translation for this fabled ode is, “Seize the day, put very little trust in tomorrow.” Indeed, its meaning can be easily misconstrued. Does it mean … Continue reading
The Seven Year Decline of Economic Freedom
What a condescending dolt that Harry Reid is…good golly! Not since Teddy Kennedy has there been a U.S. Senator that was hungrier for a knuckle sandwich. On Tuesday the dissembling Senate Majority Leader thought he had it in the bag. … Continue reading
Duct Tape Economics
The Labor Department laid a sulfurous egg last Friday. By their calculations, just 74,000 jobs were created in December. The pros thought it would be 200,000. What do they know? This marks the slightest increase since January 2011. Somehow, even … Continue reading
So Long Ben, and Thanks for All the Memories
Outgoing Fed Chair Ben Bernanke took a moment last Friday to bid farewell. With his final speech as Fed Chair, he endeavored to clarify exactly what he’s been up to over the last eight years. Many topics were touched upon; … Continue reading
