Democracy, Disasters of High Time Preference
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Leadership, Crisis, Economy, Interference, Individuals, Partnerships,
This article analyzes the crisis of true and sincere leadership in United States, in the light of currently worsening domestic financial, and international relations crises. Exposes, how the centralization of power in few hands is corrupting and crippling our precious institutions.
Ukraine, Russia, U.S., Corruption, War, Aid
This article analyzes the crisis hitting Ukraine, in the light of currently mounting tensions between Russia and United States. Brings into focus the causes, and potential consequences and solutions for this very dangerous international conflict.
Opinion: Myopia or Lake of Comprehension
This article analyzes the issues of poverty and prosperity, in the light of ideological divide between Capitalism and Socialism. Provides a broad and deep, logical and historical context. Compares free market solutions with collectivist ideals.
Surveillance, Liberties, Terrorism, Government, Constitution, Attacks
This article analyzes the financial, economic, social and ethical cost of unending wars, in the light of recent massive U.S. government related surveillance scandals. Raises and amplifies some basic questions regarding the huge, overall mess created by this worrisome situation.
Saudi Arabia, Human Rights, U.S. Ally?
This article analyzes the the extremist and intolerant Wahhabi Islam, in the light of consistent human rights violation in Saudi Arabia. Provides a broad and deep historical perspective. Spells out the reasons for us looking away when it comes to the worst situation in that country.
Russia, Ruble, 2014, Indonesia, Rupiah, 1997
This article analyzes the rapid fall in value of Russian currency, Ruble, in the light of recent, deep fall in oil prices. Discusses the issue in terms of global economics. Explains, why better global cooperation in trade and less confrontation is better for the well-being of everyone.
Government, Shutdown, Welfare, Cronyism, Taxes, Tyranny
This article analyzes the adverse social and economic effects of big government. Shows, how the increasing authority of big government leads to corruption, cronyism and tyranny. Points out to the fact that a big government must tax to death to fund its ever growing operations and needs.
Cuba, U.S., Trade, Embargo, Capitalism, Socialism
This article analyzes the benefits of friendship and cooperation, in the light of recent developments between U.S. and Cuba. Highlights the human cost of embargoes, sanctions and trade barriers. Discusses the need for tariffs and barriers free, global trade.
Prohibition, Taxes, Coercion, Crimes, Laws
This article analyzes police violence on streets, in the light of current events in Ferguson and New York. Provides a broad and deep historical perspective. Clears the hype created by corporate media and corrupt politicians.
Capitalism, Financial, Profits, Losses, Bailouts, Dodd-Frank
This article provides a retrospective view of ongoing dismal recovery from 2007-2008 great recession, and compares it with alternative free markets, no intervention scenario. Highlights the adverse effects of artificial inflation maintained by liberal fiscal and monetary policies. Shows, why deflation is absolutely necessary for a quick and strong recovery from crash, in the times of crises. Discusses in details, the natural market correction mechanisms in free market Capitalism.
Voters, Government, Transparency, Data, Legislation, Execution
This article analyzes the transparency related to government operations, in the light of current initiatives to make this situation better. Emphasizes the fact that transparency is extremely important in the process of successfully running all democratic processes. Highlights the failure of corporate media in providing American citizens and voters, the high quality, timely, relevant and specific information, and the change Internet is bring in, for that matter.
Equality, Opportunities, Taxation, Incentives, Prosperity, Poverty
This article analyzes the issues of prosperity and poverty, in the light of inequality in our society. Explains the working and success of open and free markets. Exposes the factors distorting and destroying the free markets. Sheds light on problems created by government interference in free markets. Shows, how equality of opportunities and inequality of results ends up helping everyone involved and equality of results takes away the incentive, making everyone a loser.
Wars, Syria, Iraq, Libya, Iran, Republicans
This article analyzes the ongoing wars since September 11, 2001, in the light of current escalations against ISIS, in Syria and Iraq. Provides a historical perspective, and performs a broader, theoretical cost and benefit analysis. Highlights the sad fact that we are wasting incredible amount of resources in fighting the enemies which do not have any capability to attack us in foreseeable future. Shows that we are fighting for goals which have never been successfully achieved in human history.
Economy, Non-market, Dumping, Protectionism, U.S., China
This article analyzes the economic, business and consumer damages caused by protectionism in United States, in the light of current AD duties placed on Chinese imports. Sharply criticizes the the AD duties option in WTO charter, non-market economy, NME, status of China and its abuse mostly by U.S. and other major developed western economies. Highlights the fact that China is not even a non-market economy, anymore.
Government, Authority, Corruption, Transparency, Freedom, China
This article analyzes the rampant corruption in governments, worldwide, in the light of 2014 Heritage Foundation’s report on economic freedom. Highlights the fact that U.S. is being ranked at number 12. Shows that this is a very strong sign of declining individual empowerment in United States. Effectively discusses the nature of direct relationship between authority and corruption. Explains, why freedom works better for everyone.
Regulations, Government, Economy, Jobs, Airbnb, Rentals
This article analyzes the vested interests of status quo in current economy and promising future of share economy, in the light of current government crack down on share entrepreneurs. Highlights the fact that it is creativity and innovation of entrepreneurs which has always changed world, not government regulations, and tax driven programs and policies. Provides a wide and deep perspective from American and World history.
Taxes, Individuals, Businesses, Jobs, Growth, Government
This article analyzes the effects of taxation and big government on growth rates by comparing the first first half of American history with the second half. Provides, real world examples from real and proven history. Exposes the liberal gimmicks based on manipulations of number and data within a smartly selected period of time. Explains, why replacing one regulation with another, doesn’t work. Emphasizes that to prevent any further disaster, we need a radical change in our taxation policies and size of government.
Taxes, Fines, Government, Extortion, IRS, Conspiracies
This article analyzes the conspiracy theories and governments’ monopoly on power in the light of recently growing U.S. militaristic involvement in many countries around the world. Highlights the fact that only individuals are supposed to have monopoly on power, not the governments. The institution of government is supposed to serve individuals, not the other way around. Governments are public servants, not the masters.
Spending, Constitution, Arms, Military, Citizens, Government
This article analyzes the philosophy of freedom, in the light of authority enjoyed and exercised by the institution of government. Explores the role of media and education system in continuation of this modern form of slavery. Provides extremely logical and reasonable arguments. Explains why government is inherently suppressive. Discusses the origin and history of government. Cites very obvious examples of job creation and right to bear arms.
Russia, Siloviki, Europe, Energy, U.S., Sanctions
This article analyzes U.S. and E.U. sanctions on Russia, in the light of recent developments in Ukraine. Highlights the fact that risking a war with Russia could be an absolute disaster for world and already over stretched United States. Explains facts which show that both sides are right and wrong. Expresses the sadness over global development of viewing Russia as a symbol for resistance to American Imperialism.
ISIS, McCain, Graham, Bombing, Revolution, Peace
This article analyzes the decision to bomb ISIS, in the light serious U.S. foreign policy failures. Cites the example of Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq and Egypt. Emphasizes the fact that Democracy cannot be exported and we cannot be a deciding factor in civil and regional wars. Highlights the scare mongering in all of such failures. Tells us, it must be very clear to now that Bogey man does not exist. Compares the strategies of big Bush and later governments.
Scotland, People, Secede, India, Pakistan, Kashmir
This article analyzes the idea of economic and political freedom, in the light of recent events in Scotland. Provides a very broad and deep historical perspective. Compares different political options available. Explains that the individual freedom is not an expression of geographical boundaries. It is an expression of economic and political ideologies and systems people living under. You are not free, unless as an individual you are free to determine the way you want to live.
Scotland, Freedom, Economy, Currency, Britain, E.U.
This article analyzes the the referendum for Scotland’s freedom scheduled to be held on September 18, 2014. Discusses different aspects of freedom and Nationalism. Highlights the circumstances under which the franchise is being held, and its short and long term consequences, in either case. Brings into focus the politics of whole issue. Explains the roles and modes of operation for yes and no campaigns.
ISIS, War, Constitution, Authority, Executive, Congress
This article analyzes the distribution of power under constitution of United States of America. Shows, why is it critical for all citizens including government officials to abide by constitution and law under all circumstances. Provides a very wide based and deep historical perspective. Describes the potential cost and consequences of constitutional violations. Reminds the oath to protect, preserve and defend constitution.
U.S., China, Russia, Ukraine, E.U., Asia
This article analyzes the the recent developments in Ukraine and Asia, in the light of Chinese refusal to participate in sanctions against Russia, highly appreciated by Putin. Highlights the U.S. foreign policy failures around the world. Shows, why a better economic environment at home is a far better policy than annoying the others. Brings into focus the building tensions with two geopolitical giants in world.
Wage, Minimum, Living, Cost, Jobs, Business
This article analyzes the links between business, cost of production, consumer, prices, wages, unemployment and government regulations in the light of currently hot discussion on minimum wages, going on big media, political and government circles and in between economists. Provides the economic and political perspectives. Highlights the real issues and explains why those are being overlooked by big media and politicians.
India, Economy, Modi, Budget, Reforms, Growth
This article analyzes the Indian economy and its prospects in the light of recent developments. Finds out how much the current government is in line with its election promises of opening up Indian markets. While it is very clear that government is not taking big bang reformation steps, yet, the movement could very well be in right direction. Sheds light on general political and economic environment in past and at present.
U.S., Police, Militarization, Constitution, Terrorism, Drugs.
This article analyzes the issue of ever increasing militarization of U.S. law enforcement agencies, in the light of current incidents. Provides a detailed constitutional and historical perspective. Brings into focus the never ending, costly, useless and baseless domestic and foreign wars. Sheds light on unfortunate fact that U.S. government wants to solve every real and perceived problem with a new war.
Wilson, WWI, Obama, ISIS, Libya, Evacuation
This article analyzes U.S. foreign policy, in the light of current events in Iraq and Libya. Compares current policy of intervention with the policy of isolation practiced by our founding fathers. Brings into focus the human and economic cost. Discusses the adverse effects here at home and abroad. Shows, why is it impossible for any country to police the whole world and why billions of humans around the world can not have same way of living.
SSDI, Shortfall, Fraud, Privatization
This article analyzes the issues related to Social Security Insolvency, recently brought into focus by trustees’ report. Highlights the fact that only viable, affordable and long term solution is to provide Americans with choices to continue with the system, invest in alternative private portfolios or to take charge of their own destiny and completely opt out the system. This tough solution will end the continuation of failed system.
Trade, International, Trans-Pacific, Fast Track, Jobs
This article analyzes the issues attached to international and regional trade agreements, in the light of proposed trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific trade and investment agreements, being negotiated, recently. Provides a broader and deeper historical perspective. Discusses the Economics and finances of trade. Highlights its effects on job creation, quality of products and services, creativity, innovation, standards of living and prices.
Capital Punishment, Errors, American, Human, Constitutional?
This article analyzes Capital Punishment, in the light of eighth and fourteenth amendments of Constitution of United States of America. Raises the question, how can death penalty be not cruel and unusual punishment, specifically prohibited by eighth amendment? Citations from constitution and dictionaries are provided, extensively. Makes it very easy to understand and appreciate the intent and meanings.
Obamacare, Exchanges, Federal, State, Taxes, Subsidies
This article analyzes the right of federal government to provide subsidies under Obamacare law, in the light of recent federal appeals court decisions. Highlights the disasters caused by this very poorly thought and written law. Brings into focus a more comprehensive and wider perspective. Tries to find real solutions to the problems and issues. Compares free market solutions with solutions provided by government.
Putin, Russia, Crimea, Ukraine, Proxies, Malaysian
This article analyzes the current situation in Crimea, in the light of recent tragic event of shooting down of Malaysian passenger airliner. Views this evolving and rapidly growing conflict in broader international and historical perspective. Brings into focus the enormity and associated dangers in conflict. Explains why U.S. and other Western countries must stay out of this issue. Highlights all aspects of problem.
War On Drugs, Social, Economic Cost
This article analyzes the socio-economic cost of war on drugs. Highlights its impact on young individuals, and their education and careers. Brings into focus the broken and dysfunctional families, destroyed communities, adversely affected economies, corrupt government officials, law enforcement and judiciary. Explains, why war on drugs is helping related criminal enterprise to grow in size, wealth and power.
U.S., China, DPRK, South Korea, Japan
This article analyzes the recent important political developments within East Asia, in the light of Chinese president Xi Jinping’s visit to South Korea. Highlights a great diplomatic opportunity for U.S. and it’s allies. Emphasizes the critical need for increased element of smart diplomacy in war driven U.S. foreign policy. Although, not free from dangers, a good diplomatic move from United States could be a decisive step in getting rid of dangerous but fragile North Korean regime.
Paul, Perry, Iran, Iraq, ISIS, Syria
This article analyzes the media spectacle on U.S. foreign policy in Middle East, going on between Texas governor Rick Perry and Kentucky senator Rand Paul. Provides a historical perspective. Brings into focus the potential cost and associated hazards of Rick Perry’s proposals. Highlights the vision, intelligence, wisdom and knowledge possessed by Rand Paul. Paints the picture with a broader and deeper perspective.
Income Inequality, Crony Capitalism, Non-Capitalist Societies
This article analyzes the issues of income inequality and crony Capitalism, by comparing the history and present state of capitalist and non-capitalist societies. Shades light on possible solutions awaiting in the next stage of social and economic evolution. Brings into focus the pre-occupations and assumptions in the bases of current economic and business structure, and effectively questions some of those.
Immigration Reform, Limited Government, Economic Growth
This article analyzes currently proposed immigration reforms, in the light of the concepts of limited government and economic growth. Shows, how immigrants push up the supply and demand curves, spur growth in business activity while creating new jobs in the process. Highlights the fact that immigrants are driving wages down only because they are illegal, and have to accept whatever is offered.
Islamist, Politics, Violence, U.S., Interventions, Repression
This article analyzes the issue of Terrorism, in the light of current developments in Iraq. Provides a broader and deeper historical perspective. Explores the hideous relationship between organized religion and violence. Brings into focus the disasters of U.S. foreign policy. Answers the question, Is more U.S. involvement a solution to these problems. Emphasizes the fact that civil wars can never be settled by foreign powers.
Constitution, Executive Authority, Senate, House, Appointments
This article analyzes the constitutional check-n-balance between three branches of government, in the light of current Supreme Court unanimous decision over three NLRB recess appointments. Shows, why is it critically important to maintain this balance in order to guarantee fair use of authority, respect for democratic principles and well-being our nation and economy. Provides a historical perspective to this issue.
U.S., Teachers, Security, Unions, Students, Future
This article analyzes the dilemma of continuously falling and pathetic standards in our public school systems. Covers all the aspects, important factors and popular arguments on rational bases. Compares public education system with privatized education system. Shows, how a privatized school system can automatically take care of all the grievances with current public school systems. Addresses the cost affordability issues, too.
Iraq, U.S., Losses, ISIS, Maliki, Iran
This article analyzes current developments in Iraq under a broader and deeper historic perspective. Finds out, what is making this situation, so worse. Highlights all the factors and powers involved, their interests and role in the conflict. Criticizes the U.S. policies to keep arming, training and funding different groups and governments for their vested interests. Shows, how unreliable these groups and governments can turn out to be.
Visa, Borders, Economy, Jobs, EU, Ukraine
This article analyzes the effects of restrictions and regulation imposed on the movement and mobility of individuals, goods and services. The most basic and common excuses given by governments, in the favor of these regulations are, protectionism and security. Highlights the fact that these regulations neither protect nor secure. These actually destroy the individual freedoms, economies, social fabric, peaceful societies, and ethics and morals.
Ex-Im, Exports, Subsidies, Competition, Cost, Jobs
This article analyzes the effects of market manipulations on economy and its growth. Provides a full blown historical perspective, in the light of current developments. Explains, what made us the greatest economic power, ever, and what is causing our decline. Highlights the fact that by steering away from the greatest constitution and the best charter of freedom, ever, we axed our own foot. As a result of that we are, now, losing our leadership position in the world.
Al-Qaeda, Taliban, Hezbollah, ISIS, Vietnam, U.S.
This article analyzes our conflicts with Muslim world, in the light of latest ISIS offenses in Iraq. Brings into perspective the whole cultural, historic and evolutionary cycle of monotheistic religions. Compares the history of islam with other major religions. Connects the broken links and discusses the policy options to fix the mess we got ourselves in. Highlights the concerns of Muslims, playing a big role in overall worsening of situation in Middle East.
VA, Wars, Cost Analysis, Actual, Prevention
This article analyzes the devastation caused by useless and endless wars since 9/11, in the light of recent scandal surrounding Department of Veterans Affairs. Highlights the fact that there is a real human and financial collateral damage, and costs attached to all wars. Criticizes the big media reports and digs down the real causes and manifestations of problem. Emphasizes the fact that power is not the only requirement for war. It requires strategy, planning, smartness and intelligence, too.
Hillary, Iraq, Libya, Serbia, Pakistan, 2016
This article analyzes the potential candidacy of Hillary clinton for president of United States in 2016. Highlights the Hillary’s involvement in all major foreign policy disasters of last two decades. Warns that “first woman president” is going to be a disaster even worse than “first black president”. Stresses on the fact that the election of U.S. president must be purely on the basis of merit, not on the bases of ethnic background or sex.
Tunisia, Economy, Politics, Corruption, Freedom, Markets
This article explores the real causes and solutions related to recent mass uprisings, especially in Middle East. Analyzes the post-uprising trends and current situation in those countries. Reveals the disturbing fact of those countries still being in the strong grip of status quo. Finds out the reasons for these regressive chain of events. Proposes the true, obvious and feasible solutions. Brings into focus the basic issues with thought process and societal structures.
Wars, Vets, Injuries, Care, VA, Privatization
This article analyzes the causes and horrors caused by perpetual state of war, in the light of current scandal related to Department of Veterans Affairs. Clears up the big media and political clout, and explores the actual causes and solutions. Brings into focus the fact that the root cause of these issues is unbearable cost of continuously on going wars. Uncovers the real beneficiaries and sufferers of wars.
Schools, Discipline, Enforcement, Passion, Students, Learning
This article analyzes the human learning capacity, educational systems, in general and public educational systems, in particular, major issues with educational systems, and possible solutions. Provides a broader historical perspective. Brings into focus the development and growth of human minds, originations, sophistication and implementation of ideas, and resulting evolution of human societies.
Taxation, Representation, House, Senate, Government, Obamacare
This article analyzes the debacle of Obamacare. Points out to the fact that it was upheld by Supreme Court only because of a reason repeatedly denied by president Obama and his administration, the fact that it is a tax. As a matter of fact the largest single tax hike in human history valuing upto 700 billion dollars. Proves that it has failed to deliver almost every promise attached to it. Concludes that in no way, it justifies the enormous cost.
13 Years Post-9/11, AUMF, Amend, Repeal?
This article analyzes the continuously worsening human rights situation in United States, since 9/11. Criticizes AUMF, NDAA and patriot act. Highlights the constitutional issues attached to post-9/11 continuous state of war. Raise the question, is this really worth over a trillion dollars in spending, loss of thousands of soldiers, over a million deaths, immense loss of property and business, and giving away our freedoms?
India, Democracy, Economy, Hindu Extremism, Minorities
This article analyzes the increasing religious polarization in India, under the microscope of 2014 general elections. Provides an extensive historical perspective. Adds the context of overall South East Asian and global politics. Gets to the roots of this issue. Covers all aspects. Finds out, why religious extremism is getting stronger and stronger, in a society where people of different religions are living together for centuries, over centuries.
Overspending, Responsibility, Federal Government, Transportation Cliff
This article analyzes the budgeting, overspending, borrowing, debt, taxation and insolvency issues related to federal government and its agencies, in the light heavily advertised transportation cliff. Emphasizes the fact that these so called cliffs are not really cliffs. Proves that it is not a revenue issue, it is actually an overspending, resulting from corruption, inefficiency and carelessness. Proposes more common sense, free markets solutions to the problem.
Social Engineering, Subsidies, Taxes, Contractors, Citizens
This article analyzes the issue of big government, its weapons of mass deception AKA corporate media, its enormous burden on economy, tax payers, and personal freedoms, Exposes the ridiculousness of social engineering. Explains the whole crooked process of selling social engineering projects to citizens. Uncovers, how these social engineering projects are directly related to corporate welfare and trickle up economy.
Free Markets, Entrepreneurs, Cooperatives, Employee Ownership
This article analyzes the concepts free markets, entrepreneurship, cooperatives, employee ownership of business and Democracy. Highlights the similarities between master and slave relationship, and owner and employee relationship. Shows, why the business structures that would share profits with employees, will be far more efficient than the businesses with hired employees. In employee ownership of business, everyone who is working, is driven by most powerful market forces like profits, freedom and competition.
Immigration Laws, Green Card, U.S. Citizenship
This article analyzes the issue of immigration reforms. Provides a historical, economic, social and political perspective. Explains, why would an easy Green Card policy be beneficial for all Americans. Emphasizes the desperate need for re-union of naturalized Americans with their families, still living in native countries. Uncovers the conflict of interest between big business and immigration reforms.
Fed, Banking Regulations, Capital Flow, Crisis, Part 19
This article analyzes the Federal Reserve System, deficit financing, government backed bonds and securities, paper money, budget deficits and sovereign debt, in the light of experience of Great Recession of 2008-2009. Explores the history of the formation of Fed. Uncovers the partnership between big banks and government, in the form of Federal Reserve System. Explains, how Fed is responsible for repeated bubbles, deficits, and credit and debt crises in our economy.
Fed, Banking Regulations, Capital Flow, Crisis, Part 18
This article analyzes the “too big to fail” notion and politics of, and media compaineering of bailouts, in the light of the experience of early 1990s recession. Shows that the number one cause of recklessness in the behavior of big banks and corporations, and government, are the guaranteed bailouts from tax payers. Strongly suggests that competition restricting government regulations and failed promises to to end ‘too big to fail’ require us to start voting for third party candidates.
Fed, Banking Regulations, Capital Flow, Crisis, Part 17
This article analyzes the standards of living, savings and investments since the beginning of twentieth century, in the light of experience of early nineties recession. Seriously criticizes the measures of standards of living. Sheds light on the hoax of government taking care of retired people. Explores the devastating effects of high taxation on business investments and financing. Explains the adverse effects of big government on standards of living, savings and investments.
Fed, Banking Regulations, Capital Flow, Crisis, Part 16
This article analyzes the notion of “too big to fail”, tax payer sponsored bailouts, corporate welfare, paper money, and fractional lending, in the light of early 1980s recession. Sheds light on, so called ‘stagflation’. Uncovers the partnership between big banks, corporations, government, major political parties and corporate media. Effectively shows, how fiat money coupled with fractional lending causes stagflation, often resulting into bailouts.
Fed, Banking Regulations, Capital Flow, Crisis, Part 15
This article analyzes the Keynesian theories regarding fiscal and monetary policies, inflation and financial crisis, in the light of the experience of 1973-75 recession. Effectively shows that increased money supply or inflation through government manipulation is not the solution for financial crises. As a matter of fact, government interventions just mess up the economy, even more. History has shown us that time and again,
Fed, Banking Regulations, Capital Flow, Crisis, Part 13
This article analyzes the effects of government encroachments on our rights, our money, our property and our country, in the light of the experience of 1960-61 recession. Provides a historical perspective and proves that this government and corporate take over is not stopping at any point until a complete corporate rule is established, unless we unite and stand up to it, hand to hand, together.
Fed, Banking Regulations, Capital Flow, Crisis, Part 12
This article analyzes the big government burden on economy and country’s finances, in the light of the experience of 1958 recession. Spells out the enormously adverse effects of direct and indirect taxes and sovereign debt on take home money. Highlights the reason why people are taking home less and less money after ever increasing payroll deductions. Makes it very clear that the continuous decrease in take home money is not coming out of thin air. It is a direct result of bigger government and its enormously ballooning debt.
Fed, Banking Regulations, Capital Flow, Crisis, Part 11
This article analyzes the inflationary effects of monetary and fiscal interventions, and their strangulation on economy, in the light of experience with 1953 recession. Compares the effectiveness of hidden hand with government’s hands. Provides the explanations, reasons and evidence on, why government interventions just worsen an already bad recession. Highlights the alternatives or I should say the original alternatives to government interventions.
Fed, Banking regulations, Capital flow, Crisis, Part 10
This article analyzes the minimum wage and quantitative Easing issues in the light of the historical experience of 1949 recession. Effectively shows, how 1949 recession was exactly opposite of what liberals expect from a rise in minimum wage. In 1949 GDP, department store sales, wholesale price and cost of living indexes fell, while unemployment went up, as a result of rise in minimum wage and tightened monetary policy.
Fed, Banking Regulations, Capital Flow, Crisis, Part 9
This article analyzes the effects of sovereign debt on money valuation, purchasing power, wages and incomes, standards of living, business, prices and cost. Explains the concepts of direct and indirect taxation. Highlights the fact that governments, after world wide dominance of fiat currencies, now, prefer indirect taxes over direct taxation. Shows the political and popular media correctness of indirect taxation.
Fed, Banking Regulations, Capital Flow, Crisis, Part 8
This article analyzes the dynamics of sovereign debt and its consequences. Highlights its effects on an average Joe. Explores its relationship with money valuation, cost of living and doing business, demand, employment and wages. Criticizes Keynesian view of servicing the debt and indirect taxation through money devaluation. Uncovers the serious long and short term collateral damage done by Keynesian economics and policies.
Fed, Banking Regulations, Capital Flow, Crisis, Part 7
This article analyzes the relationship and balance of power between business owners and labor, in the light of events that happened in 1926, including general strike in Britain and resultant 1926 recession. Emphasizes the point of view that the individuals including the labor force does not has its long term interests protected in a government controlled society. Every one of us must strive for a society in which the every group of population has rights to protect and fight for its interests.
Fed, Banking Regulations, capital flow, Crisis, Part 5
This article analyzes the mass media propaganda schemes and political bickering, in the light of 1918 recession. Compares the validity of official theories and alternate, so called, conspiracy theories. Highlights the power of information and knowledge. Provides the historical evidence regarding lies and deception in official versions, suppression of alternative points of view, subsequent proofs and evidence regarding the validation of alternate view and invalidity of official versions.
Fed, Banking Regulations, Capital Flow, Crisis, Part 4
This article analyses the current economic and financial situation in United States under the light of experience during 1920 Depression. Performs a comparison of fiscal and monetary manipulation by government, at the expense of tax payers, to “fix the economy” versus Laissez-faire. Highlights the sharp contrast in policies and resultant recovery during 1920 and 1929 depressions. Discusses the underlying factors behind this huge difference.
Fed, Banking Regulations, Capital Flow, Crisis, Part 3
This article analyzes Great Depression in a broader historical perspective. Sheds light on the causes and development of disaster. Connects the dots between major studies, articles, accounts and books on Great depression. Separates the reality from hype and propaganda. Points out to the parallels in 2008 and other major economic and financial disasters. Makes it clear, what may be prolonging recovery from 2008 crisis.