Tag Archives: Deficits

INTERESTING TIMES IN THE UNITED STATES

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Jack Curtis

All Congressional Democrats and too many Republicans, instead of performing their elected jobs, seem largely devoted to eliminating President Trump if possible and if not, preventing his execution of his office.  The political parties appear to represent neither the people … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS FROM THE PASSING SCENE … (Politically Uncorrected)

Posted on February 24, 2019 by Jack Curtis

The week’s catch: Iran: Attacks by Islamic terrorists from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia? (Report)  (Who lives by the sword …) U.S. Government: Spending binge now worse than under Bush/Obama (Report) (And it’s borrowed money) The economy: Student loans in “serious delinquency” … Continue reading →

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North Korea, Financial Reality and A Few Simple Questions

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Jack Curtis

Given that compassionate Progressives have run U.S. big cites, most states and the Federal government most of the time since the early 1930’s, how is it that: S. median household income is in continued decline? So many more people have … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS FROM THE PASSING SCENE …(Politically Uncorrected)

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Jack Curtis

A busy week, with a kick in the ending … U.S. deficits  grow unrestrained. (Actions speak louder than words …) The Culture: A Trump voter was shot for his opinion, in a Cleveland bar. U.S. Olympians are booed at the … Continue reading →

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The Vampires of War Aim At Hard Times …

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Jack Curtis

We don’t recall the United States defending itself against military attack since December 7th 1941, when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. That’s 75 years now. It seems odd that we still speak of our “Defense Department” at the Pentagon. … Continue reading →

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Who’s the Real Winner? (No Matter Who Wins The Presidency)

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Jack Curtis

We appear tonight to be down to four Republican saviors and two Democratic ones. Six Saviors Scamming … We note that none has referred to how he/she/it will deal with the costs of social, health and military programs that are … Continue reading →

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The World And Wiley E. Coyote

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Jack Curtis

Perhaps some are ancient enough to recall Wiley E. Coyote from the old Roadrunner cartoons. Wiley always ended running off a cliff chasing the smarter bird, running safely after his flying quarry until he chanced to glance down, noticing the … Continue reading →

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Thoughts On Some Current Events …

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Jack Curtis

Syria – Russia entered to help Hezbollah (Iran) shove dictator Bashar Assad back into power in order to assure that Syria remains an Iranian client. The U.S. has been helping the Syrian Kurds and some non-jihadi rebel groups trying to … Continue reading →

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What U.S. Deficits and Debt Mean To You, Unspun

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Jack Curtis

Politicians, even Mr. Trump, avoid honest economics like a bomb-laden jihadi avoids the airport x-ray machine. For very similar reasons. But the rest of us must live in economic reality, unlike the politicos. Thus, politicians in Washington can accept budgets … Continue reading →

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Modern Economics Explained Simply

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Jack Curtis

At one time, it was common for political leaders to use astrologers to help them form policy and of course, to be blamed for any related failures. A royal court astrologer was not unusual. But astrology fell out of style … Continue reading →

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