Category Archives: Politics
Confronting the Dragon with Peter Navarro
A young man might go to business school believing he’s obtaining some sort of academic training that will enable him to make a comfortable living. His degree may gain him entry into a large corporation, where he can work his … Continue reading
America Goes Full Imbecile
Credit has a wicked way of magnifying a person’s defects. Even the most cautious man, with unlimited credit, can make mistakes that in retrospect seem absurd. But an average man, with unlimited credit, is preeminently disposed to going full imbecile. … Continue reading
Who’s That Ringing the Korean Bell of Friendship?
Do citizens of the United States trust their government will do what’s right? It depends who you ask. By and large, the esteem the American populace holds its government in is likely a small fraction of what it was roughly … Continue reading
Full Faith and Credit in Counterfeit Money
There are nooks and corners in every city where talk is cheap and scandal is honorable. The Alley, in Downtown Los Angeles, is a magical place where shrewd entrepreneurs, shameless salesmen, and downright hucksters coexist in symbiotic disharmony. Fakes, fugazis, … Continue reading
