by Daniel Brouse June 18, 2025 A couple of important points to consider: First, AI is a tool—but it’s unlike most traditional tools because it is intelligent and capable of learning. That distinction often gets lost in general discussions. What’s also critical to understand is that there are many different types of AI. Generalizing about […]
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Rethinking AI: Innovation, Misconceptions, and the Power of Open Knowledge
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Profit Over Patriotism: How Trump’s Second Term Blurred the Line Between Presidency and Personal Gain
Donald Trump’s second term in office marked a sharp escalation in the merger of political power and personal profit. From crypto schemes and cell service ventures to corporate-sponsored parades and questionable foreign deals, Trump turned the presidency into a revenue-generating enterprise, prioritizing his brand and wallet over democratic norms and military integrity. 1. Trump Meme […]
Parade of Profit: How Trump Turned Military Sacrifice into Corporate Spectacle
In what was billed as a celebration of patriotism and military might, President Trump’s latest parade in Washington, D.C., instead unveiled a troubling trifecta of commercialization, exploitation, and authoritarian glorification. Even more disturbingly than the rain-soaked soldiers forced to march for optics, the stage itself was plastered with corporate sponsorships—from Coinbase and Palantir to Lockheed […]
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“It Ain’t Me”: Trump’s Military Parade Backfires Amid Global Criticism and Domestic Protest
In a stunning series of events, President Donald Trump’s long-anticipated military parade proved to be an embarrassing misfire—both symbolically and politically. Despite the millions of taxpayer dollars spent on tanks, flyovers, and carefully choreographed pageantry, the turnout was underwhelming. According to multiple international news sources, only several thousand attendees appeared, leaving large swaths of the […]
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Market Reactions to Bombs and Babies: What’s No Longer Surprising — And What Should Be Alarming
by Daniel Brouse June 13, 2025 The most recent geopolitical shock—marked by yet another bombing campaign with tragic civilian casualties, including children—once again shook global financial markets. While the human toll is heartbreaking, the market’s response offers a revealing glimpse into shifting investor psychology and the erosion of long-standing economic assumptions. What Was Not Surprising: […]
AI as a Creative Ally: How Technology Is Helping Artists Thrive
by Daniel Brouse June 13, 2025 Several companies and artists are now using AI and robotic arms to assist in marble sculpting—not only to increase speed and precision, but also to help prolong their ability to create. Many sculptors and musicians suffer from repetitive motion disorders and other debilitating injuries. Last year, I developed tendonitis […]
Navigating Volatility: Why I’m Avoiding U.S. Equities and Trading UVIX Instead
For some time now, I’ve advised minimizing exposure to U.S. equities, particularly while the economic and political landscape remains clouded by trade wars and anti-immigration policies. These ongoing disruptions have created a level of uncertainty that makes traditional equity investing unusually risky. My recommendation remains the same: pay close attention to the bond market and […]
The Math Behind Sequential Tariffs
by Daniel Brouse June 11, 2025 The math of sequential tariffs is both interesting and economically significant. The complexity adds to business uncertainty. For instance, to calculate the total duties on Chinese steel imports — subject to a combined 132.5% tariff rate — you can break it down like this: Starting Point: A $100 shipment […]
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Trump’s FEMA Cutbacks: Disaster for Homeowners or Wake-Up Call on Climate Policy?
by Daniel Brouse June 11, 2025 In a recent statement, President Donald Trump declared, “We want to wean off of FEMA, and we want to bring it down to the state level. A governor should be able to handle it, and frankly, if they can’t handle the aftermath, then maybe they shouldn’t be governor.” He […]
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Trump’s Steel Tariff Déjà Vu: Doubling Down on Economic Damage
by Daniel Brouse June 1, 2025 On May 30, 2025, Donald Trump announced that he would raise tariffs on imported steel and aluminum from 25% to 50%. The announcement took place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania—ironically, at the headquarters of U.S. Steel, a company now under foreign ownership after being acquired by Japan-based Nippon Steel. Despite Trump’s […]
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