CTH suspected this was going to happen. This was predictable if you have followed the fracture between Main Street (Trump) and Wall Street (multinationals). Remember, there are trillions at stake. This news today is part of the battle. Here’s the cut through the BS motive behind the multinational association of Business Roundtable CEO’s (these are […]
The Death of Globalization Accelerates as Global Trade Declines…
The change in total global exports has now gone negative. Barron’s has an interesting article How Investors Should Navigate Globalization’s Decline. A decadeslong drive toward freer trade across borders has begun to reverse. Globalization is being overwhelmed by populism, nationalism, and protectionism. “Brexit threatens to erect new trade barriers between the United Kingdom and the […]
In America’s Sandwiches, the Story of a Nation…
Everyone has a favorite sandwich, often prepared to an exacting degree of specification: Turkey or ham? Grilled or toasted? Mayo or mustard? White or whole wheat? We reached out to five food historians and asked them to tell the story of a sandwich of their choosing. The responses included staples like peanut butter and jelly, […]
Globalization = Poverty…
Soros Is Also Facing a Backlash in Eastern Europe and the Balkans…
How to Think About Vladimir Putin by Christopher Caldwell (Excellent Read)…
Vladimir Putin is a powerful ideological symbol and a highly effective ideological litmus test. He is a hero to populist conservatives around the world and anathema to progressives. I don’t want to compare him to our own president, but if you know enough about what a given American thinks of Putin, you can probably tell […]
Populism Is the Result of Global Economic Failure…
The rise of populism has rattled the global political establishment. Brexit came as a shock, as did the victory of Donald Trump. Much head-scratching has resulted as leaders seek to work out why large chunks of their electorates are so cross. The answer seems pretty simple. Populism is the result of economic failure. The 10 […]
McCain: ‘New World Order Under Enormous Strain…
Congress Demands Investigation into Obama Admin Meddling in Foreign Elections…
A group of leading senators is calling on newly installed Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to immediately launch an investigation into efforts by the Obama administration to sway foreign elections by sending taxpayer funds to “extreme and sometimes violent political activists” that promote leftist causes, according to a copy of the letter…