CrossTalk Bullhorns, QUARANTINE EDITION: Sanctions & wars

With the election only weeks away, the Trump administration continues its sanctions mania against Cuba, Venezuela, and Iran. It is never explained how this advances the national interest. Also, no matter who is in the White House, the foreign policy blob is determined to continue to avenge its defeat in Syria. … Read More >CrossTalk Bullhorns, QUARANTINE EDITION: Sanctions & wars

CrossTalk on the economy, QUARANTINE EDITION: ‘K-Shaped’ recovery?

As the cultural war consumes American politics during this election cycle, the economy remains in a precarious state. Millions of people live on the margins. The only constant for them is insecurity. Economists debate an eventual recovery. They speak of a U, V and a L. But is it in fact a “K-shaped” recovery? A permanent underclass? … Read More >CrossTalk on the economy, QUARANTINE EDITION: ‘K-Shaped’ recovery?

CrossTalk, QUARANTINE EDITION: Biden’s forever wars?

Over the past three presidential election cycles there is clear evidence voters are attracted to the message of non-interventionism and are wary of forever wars. This most certainly helped Trump in 2016. But his time in office has been spotty at best. Now Joe Biden appears to embrace the same foreign policies as Bush and Obama. I guess nothing will fundamentally change. … Read More >CrossTalk, QUARANTINE EDITION: Biden’s forever wars?

CrossTalk, QUARANTINE EDITION: Epstein’s secrets

The Epstein-Maxwell saga is one of the most sensational and shocking stories of our time. However, media coverage appears to be limited to lurid details and political overtones. The single biggest question that needs to be answered is how all of this could happen. Where was law enforcement? And will justice be finally served? … Read More >CrossTalk, QUARANTINE EDITION: Epstein’s secrets