Category Archives: Politics
The Rapid Closure of America’s Technological Power Gap
After 40 years of rapid globalization, more and more U.S. adversaries – or potential adversaries – have the knowhow and resources to compete for technological dominance. The technological power gap and the cost to fill it plunges with each iteration of Samad drones. In effect, long-range drones, like the Colt 45 of the late-19th century, are the great equalizer. Continue reading
Has Social Security Run Out of Suckers?
Did you know that the U.S. government has run a budget deficit in the month of October 70 times out of the past 70 fiscal years? Continue reading
Everything’s Spooktacular
October wouldn’t be complete without a thrilling spooktacular surprise. The October 7 sneak attack by Hamas on Israel and Israel’s subsequent official declaration of war certainly fits the bill. But what else? Continue reading
How the Dianne Feinstein Effect Wrecked the Future
Attempting to spend a nation to prosperity using borrowed money at everyday low rates courtesy of the Fed is not without consequences. In the short run, an illusion of wealth can be erected. In the long run, that illusion slips into decay and disrepair. Rising interest rates expedite the failure of fiscal recklessness. Continue reading
