by Daniel Brouse February 2, 2025 In November 2024, President Trump announced plans to levy new tariffs on Canada and Mexico, while also increasing tariffs on China. This policy shift, formalized through an executive order on February 1, 2025, imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports and increased tariffs on Chinese goods by an […]
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The Economic and Diplomatic Consequences of Trump’s Tariff Expansion
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Evangelical Christianity, Eschatology, and Political Influence
Background U.S. support for Israel is deeply intertwined with Evangelical Christian beliefs, particularly those concerning the end times. Many Evangelicals subscribe to the idea that they can hasten the “Second Coming of Christ” by setting the stage for an apocalyptic conflict. According to their interpretation of the Bible, this involves Israel reclaiming Jerusalem, Jesus returning, […]
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Avian Influenza: Lessons from History and the Looming Public Health Threat
by Daniel Brouse Bird flu, or avian influenza, has been known and circulating for over a century. The first documented outbreak in poultry was in Italy in 1878, described as a “fowl plague.” It wasn’t until the mid-20th century that the disease was recognized as being caused by influenza A viruses. Over time, the virus […]
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The Importance of Embracing Science Over Astrology, Religion, and False Beliefs
by Daniel Brouse Astronomy is firmly grounded in science, whereas astrology is not. Advocating astrology undermines scientific understanding and fosters false beliefs. A notable example of the harm caused by astrology was the long-held belief that the Sun revolved around the Earth. Similarly, some Indigenous peoples of the Americas relied on the Moon’s cycle to […]
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Anthony Fauci: A Case Study in Public-Private Healthcare
by Daniel Brouse December 19, 2024 The United States arguably has one of the most advanced healthcare systems in the world, a feat achieved despite having one of the least healthy populations globally. The true challenge in improving health, economic stability, and overall well-being in the U.S. lies in individual lifestyle choices and personal responsibility. […]
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The Rise of Public Sadism and Cruelty
Headline: “Woman Who Shot Her Dog Will Head Us Homeland Security” Kristi Noem faced widespread backlash in April this year when she wrote in a memoir that she shot to death an “untrainable” dog that she “hated” on her family farm. The Rise of Public Sadism and Cruelty Part of my recent study reveals a […]
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Economic Outlook 2025 – 2035
During the first Trump administration, tax cuts initially accelerated economic growth but led to increased federal deficit spending, which soon drove up borrowing costs and ultimately slowed the economy. While many attributed the initial supply chain issues and inflationary pressures primarily to the COVID-19 pandemic, the first inflationary event was actually sparked by climate change—the […]
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Political Insight: The Reverse Psychology of “Trump Derangement Syndrome”
I’ve studied what’s often labeled “Trump Derangement Syndrome” since the 1990s, and I believe the root causes include issues like racism and elements of white supremacy. Supporting someone with such views inevitably supports these ideologies, even indirectly. Some of Trump’s base might not identify as white supremacists but are drawn in due to lack of […]
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Climate Change: Camelot’s Resurgence
Camelot’s Resurgence: A Musical Odyssey Through Mythical Metaphors of Climate Change at the Round Table The legend of King Arthur, the Round Table, and Camelot can be metaphorically related to human-induced climate change in various ways: Unified Effort and Global Cooperation: Metaphor: The Round Table represents equality and unity among Arthur’s knights, highlighting the idea […]
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The Federal Reserve, the Treasury, and You
We were talking about a graph of the record high stock market… and, I said: You definitely need to keep this graph with it… the main reason the stock market is at this level is because the Federal Reserve has been buying stocks and bonds… lots of them. (That’s over 7 trillion pictured in the […]
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