The dismal science and the Trumpian tariff hullabaloo
Whenever the subject of trade comes up, many right-leaning free traders and left-leaning neoliberals alike trot out the same talking point: “The economists all agree tariffs are terrible!” And perhaps…
The party of hate
A 2018 Axios poll found that 61% of Democrats consider Republicans “racist/bigoted/sexist” versus 31% of Republicans who feel likewise about Democrats. One wonders whether “only” 61% of Democrats still think…
U.S. revokes all visas from 1 entire nation over failure to accept repatriation of citizens
(THE LIBERTY DAILY) – The United States has taken decisive action by revoking all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders, citing South Sudan’s persistent refusal to accept the repatriation…
IDF admits mistaking medics for Hamas operatives (VIDEO)
Israeli soldiers ambushed and killed 15 emergency rescue workers in Gaza last month The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have admitted that their account of the killing of 15 Palestinian paramedics…
EU must strip Hungary of voting rights – Estonian FM
Brussels will have to return frozen assets to Moscow this summer if Budapest blocks a sanctions extension, Margus Tsahkna has said The EU needs to deprive Hungary of its voting…
Thousands protest in Rome against EU rearmament (VIDEOS)
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni supports the bloc’s plan to allocate up to €800 billion to the military Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Rome on Saturday to…
Macron could lead EU talks with Russia – Telegraph
The French president could become contact man for the “coalition of the willing” supporting Kiev, the outlet has reported French President Emmanuel Macron may take the lead in engaging Russia…
Zelensky ‘blew up’ minerals deal – US treasury secretary
The Ukrainian leader is not getting the best advice from his team, Scott Bessent has said Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky sank what should have been an easy deal when he had…
A Powerful Government and a Weak Nation
For many Americans, it is an article of faith that a vast and powerful federal government equals a great and strong nation. Actually, it’s the exact opposite. The more powerful…