How to Stop Elizabeth Warren’s Wealth Tax

How to Stop Elizabeth Warren’s Wealth Tax

Dec 6, 2019 | News

By Patrick Watson Wealthy Republicans—and even some Democrats—are worried about Elizabeth Warren. Specifically, they fear her wealth tax idea. That makes sense. Their wealth is important to them. They don’t want to lose any of it. But they will, if the...
Globalization Hits a Brick Wall Named Trump

Globalization Hits a Brick Wall Named Trump

Sep 6, 2019 | News

Until about 50 years ago, people paid attention to the area where they lived. They read local papers, shopped at local merchants, and socialized at local events. Technology ended all that. Now we get our news from the internet. We buy imported goods. We converse on...
Trump’s Trade War Is Over and Nobody Won by Patrick Watson

Trump’s Trade War Is Over and Nobody Won by Patrick Watson

Aug 28, 2019 | News

“You break it, you own it.” Then-Secretary of State Colin Powell cited this Pottery Barn rule back in 2002. He was advising President George W. Bush of the consequences should an Iraq invasion go badly. In fact, Pottery Barn has no such rule. You can go in their...
RIP Economic Cooperation, 1944–2019 By Patrick Watson

RIP Economic Cooperation, 1944–2019 By Patrick Watson

Jul 26, 2019 | News

Last month, world leaders observed the 75th anniversary of D-Day, when Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy, France. It was a critical day in world history. However, other things happened that year. As that massive invasion took place, a smaller group...