Amazon – The World’s Worst Monopolist
If all the economists were laid end to end, they would still not reach a conclusion. – George Bernard Shaw … Read more
Steve Slavin
Should Biden Run For A Second Term?
Whatever the response of viewers to the contents of President Joe Biden‘s State of the Union speech on Tuesday evening, … Read more
It’s Hightime To Abolish The National Debt Ceiling
Surely, President Joe Biden does not want a federal government default on the national debt. Nor do any Congressional Democrats. … Read more
Kevin McCarthy And Albert Einstein: The Political Odd Couple
Republican House Leader Kevin McCarthy is being called a lot of names by many of his Republican colleagues, but “Albert … Read more
The Top Ten Ways To Resolve The House Speaker Stalemate
Today’s the day we’ve all been waiting for, when the Republican-controlled House of Representatives will select a new speaker – … Read more
Why American Book Publishing Sucks: A Personal Testimonial
I’m old enough to actually remember the good old days of publishing, when authors had personal interactions with editors, publicists, … Read more
Is Putin Acting In His Own Self-Interest?
To: Vladimir Putin As an economist, I can offer you some life-saving advice – not that you deserve it. Although … Read more
The Impact Of The Vietnam War: Travelin’ Soldier
Older men declare war. But it is youth that must fight and die. – Former President Herbert Hoover, 1944 Whenever … Read more
An Apology To The White Voters Of Georgia
In my article which appeared in ValueWalk last Friday, I accused most white Georgians of being racists. But after Tuesday’s … Read more
Georgia Senate Race: Herschel Walker Running Neck To Neck With Raphael Warnock
For someone who has lived almost his entire life in Brooklyn, I admittedly have some pretty strong opinions about the … Read more
The Schmuck Of The Year Award
Two thousand twenty-two has just a month to go, but it’s still not yet clear who will win the Schmuck … Read more
Kevin McCarthy: Profile In Cowardice
There’s an old joke which can be adapted for many different occasions. So, here’s my version which I’m tailoring for … Read more
The Absurdity Of MAGA Voters
Last Friday ValueWalk published my article entitled, The Third and Fourth Rails of American Politics, outlining Florida Republican Senator Rick … Read more
Social Security Benefits: The Third And Fourth Rails Of American Politics
Over the last eight decades, Republican members of congress have futilely attempted to substantially lower Social Security benefits. Understandably, they … Read more
Donald Trump: The Great Multi-Tasker
The next two years may be the most consequential in our nation’s history. And you-know-who will very likely occupy center … Read more
