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Facing Up to the Wreckage from the Past

Posted on January 5, 2024 by MN Gordon

January, named for the Roman god Janus, protector of gates and doorways, is depicted with two faces. One looking into the past. The other into the future. Continue reading →

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Let The Good Times Roll

Posted on January 8, 2021 by MN Gordon

The storming of the U.S. Capitol Building on Wednesday was a wacky and wild escapade. But it shouldn’t be a surprise. These things happen when a nation’s in decline. And, as Wednesday demonstrated, America’s recline and flail goes on. Continue reading →

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The Government Debt Paradox: Pick Your Poison

Posted on September 8, 2017 by MN Gordon

“Rule one: Never allow a crisis to go to waste,” said President Obama’s Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel in November of 2008.  “They are opportunities to do big things.” At the time of his remark, Emanuel was eager to exploit … Continue reading →

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