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 […]
Category Archives: Society
Threatening the Constitution: How Trump’s Warnings Against Protest Violate the First Amendment
Trump’s threats to use force against all protestors at the upcoming military parade in Washington, D.C. represent a direct violation of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees the right to freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, and petitioning the government for redress of grievances. Here’s why: Right to Peaceful AssemblyThe First Amendment explicitly […]
Misleading Claims on Gas Prices, Inflation, and the Economy: A Closer Look at the Facts
by Daniel Brouse May 10, 2025 “‘Too Late’ Jerome Powell is a FOOL, who doesn’t have a clue. Other than that, I like him very much! Oil and Energy way down, almost all costs (groceries and ‘eggs’) down, virtually NO INFLATION, Tariff Money Pouring Into the U.S. — THE EXACT OPPOSITE OF ‘TOO LATE!’ ENJOY!”— […]
The Unraveling of American Leadership: How Trump’s Policies Are Reshaping the Global Order and Undermining U.S. Credibility
by Daniel Brouse April 20, 2025 Donald Trump’s economic, immigration, and environmental policies have had significant ripple effects that are altering the global order and undercutting America’s role as a global leader. Here’s a breakdown of how each domain contributes to these broader consequences: 1. Economic Policies: Nationalism Over Globalism Tariffs and Trade Wars: Trump’s […]
The Dollar in Decline: Capital Flight, Reserve Status, and America’s Economic Reckoning
by Daniel Brouse April 19, 2025 The recent flight from the U.S. dollar reflects a growing movement by investors and central banks to reduce their holdings of dollar-denominated assets—like U.S. Treasury bonds—in favor of alternative currencies, commodities such as gold, or more stable markets offering higher returns. This trend is accelerating due to a combination […]
The Race Against Time: Climate Crisis vs. the United States
by Daniel Brouse April 12, 2025 AbstractHumanity stands at a historic crossroads where the accelerating pace of climate change threatens to overtake both our capacity for response and the viability of the global economic system itself. Recent models indicate that without immediate intervention, climate change could cause the collapse of capitalism as we know it—potentially […]
Beyond Tariffs: How International Boycotts Are Quietly Crippling the U.S. Economy
by Daniel Brouse March 21, 2025 Retaliatory tariffs are just one piece of the broader economic damage facing the U.S. economy. Equally significant—but often overlooked—are the growing international boycotts against the U.S., which further erode economic stability. For example, Canada has reported a staggering 40% decline in travel to the U.S., a trend that could […]
Trumpenomics: How Tariffs, Policy Cuts, and Labor Shortages Are Devastating American Farmers
by Daniel Brouse March 13, 2025 Recent policies enacted by the President have had significant financial repercussions on American farmers, leading to substantial economic losses. 1. Impact of Tariffs and Retaliatory Measures The Trump 2.0 administration’s imposition of tariffs, particularly on steel and aluminum, has triggered retaliatory tariffs from major trading partners such as China, […]
Economic Update: Should I Panic Yet?
by Daniel Brouse March 3, 2025 The Atlanta Fed GDP tracker dropped to -2.8 today. That would mean a drop of 5.3% in one quarter. I’ve never seen it drop this fast in a quarter nor overnight like it just did (from +2.5 to -2.8 in one month with -1.3 in one day) Only one […]
Trump’s Housing Finance Reforms: Privatization and Deregulation Amidst Controversy
The Trump administration has outlined plans to reform key entities in the U.S. housing finance system, specifically Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), with potentially significant impacts on mortgage rates, the real estate industry, homeowners, and the broader economy. Privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could lead to increased mortgage rates, […]