by Daniel Brouse June 30, 2025 In the first half of this year, the dollar has performed worse than at any time in the last 40 years, a stark indicator that the pillars of U.S. exceptionalism are beginning to crack under the weight of unsustainable fiscal policies and structural mismanagement. The decline is not merely […]
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The Dollar’s Steep Decline and the End of U.S. Exceptionalism
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The Converging Collapse: AMOC, Jet Streams, and Deadly Wet-Bulb Temperatures
by Daniel Brouse June 28, 2025 Climate Change Is System Collapse, Not Just Warming The narrative of “climate change as gradual warming” is dangerously outdated. We are witnessing the destabilization of the Earth’s core regulatory systems, driving abrupt, non-linear climate acceleration: 1. The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is weakening at 1–3 Sv per century, […]
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The Broken Math of Today’s Economy: A Simplified Look
by Daniel Brouse June 27, 2025 The math of the current U.S. economy is revealing just how unprecedented—and reckless—today’s fiscal and monetary environment has become. We’ve never seen fiscal shenanigans on this scale, largely because no leadership has ever been this shortsighted. Almost everything is moving in the wrong direction compared to historical norms, while […]
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From Superpower to Strongman State: How Trump Turned the U.S. into a Failing Authoritarian Oligarchy
Under Donald Trump’s leadership, the United States has undergone a dramatic and alarming transformation—from a global superpower and economic leader to a fragmented, unstable, and increasingly authoritarian oligarchy. Through reckless trade wars, isolationist policies, racial division, and open hostility toward democratic institutions, Trump has weakened America’s alliances, undermined its credibility, and accelerated its decline on […]
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Basic Economics: Taxes Hurt Everyone—And So Do Nationalism, Protectionism, Populism, and Anti-Immigration Policies
by Daniel Brouse June 21, 2025 In today’s political climate, economic debates are increasingly dominated by short-term wins, emotional appeals, and zero-sum thinking. But from the standpoint of fundamental economic principles, many widely supported policies—such as high taxation, nationalism, protectionism, populism, and anti-immigration sentiment—have long-term consequences that ultimately harm everyone, regardless of class or ideology. […]
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Debunking Social Security Myths: Who Pays In, Who Benefits, and What the Future Holds
by Daniel Brouse June 20, 2025 It’s that time of year again when misinformation about Social Security starts circulating widely. Many people are posting false or misleading claims—especially regarding wealth inequality and the program’s long-term sustainability. The truth is that higher-income individuals typically receive less in benefits relative to what they pay into the system, […]
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VA Policy Shift Enables VA Doctors to Refuse Care to Democrats and Hire by Politics
A recently revealed rule change at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has sparked intense alarm, as the agency’s hospital bylaws have been revised to allow medical staff to refuse treatment to veterans based on political affiliation or marital status, and even hire or fire employees for the same reasons. Critics are sounding the alarm […]
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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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Federal Court Rebukes Trump’s Tariff Plan as an “Unprecedented” Executive Overreach
by Daniel Brouse May 29, 2025 In a landmark decision, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of International Trade has struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping 2025 tariffs, ruling that he unilaterally overstepped his authority by imposing blanket tariffs on all imported goods under a disputed claim of national security. The court called the […]
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Market Volatility Intensifies as Bond Market Sends Clear Warning
by Daniel Brouse May 21, 2025 As anticipated, the stock market is experiencing extreme volatility. This is precisely why I recommended dramatically reducing exposure to equities. The emotional and financial toll of riding this rollercoaster isn’t just unsettling—it’s unsustainable over the long run. Historically, chasing equity rallies in an unstable environment is a losing strategy. […]
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