Hegseth’s Memo, What to Do Next
The signal flare has gone up, the opportunity to deliver capabilities faster, cheaper, and more effectively is not only possible – it is imperative.
USA Politics
Britain Has a State Addiction
It isn’t just direct, obvious welfare, but a web of indirect dependency through pointless jobs and services tied to government. And it isn’t just an economic millstone – it’s a cultural rot. The US risks the same fate unless it heeds the warning.
Some Economics for Dumb Guys
Tariffs are a way to punish foreigners for making money. And working way too hard. And being way too productive. And efficient. Nerds.
And the Narrative Shifts Again
Commentators have shifted their narrative so they can continue to attack Trump’s populism.
The New Acceptability of Political Murder
How has this suddenly become palatable as a form of political expression?
Luxon Needs to Button It: Winston Peters Is the Foreign Affairs Maestro
If Luxon keeps flapping his gums, he’s not just risking a tariff slap: he’s gambling with our economic future. A misstep with Trump, China or the EU could cost jobs, jack up prices and leave Kiwis cursing.
Restoring US Industrial Might to Counter China
The key to countering China requires restoring American industrial might.
For the Love of Tariffs
The outrage over Trump’s protectionism is so hypocritical and self serving from every quarter that I hope he wins and rewrites the rulebook on global trade.
Tariffs Personally Cost Trump $500M – Forbes
The US president’s wave of duties on imports has roiled stock markets.