Reports of the pending arrival of the Fourth German Reich are greatly exaggerated. Yet, Germany does face a growing crisis caused more by the incompetence of German politicians than by the xenophobia of German citizens
Protectionism Is More Idiotic Than It Looks
Protectionism Is More Idiotic Than It Looks by James Bovard Donald Trump’s re-election assures that protectionism will become even more fashionable inside the Beltway. Trump recently declared that tariff is “the most beautiful word in the dictionary,” and the exaltation of trade barriers has become the latest political mania. Washington hustlers are loudly promising to […]
The Greatest Tariff Speech in Congressional History
The Greatest Tariff Speech in Congressional History by James Bovard, November 19, 2024 Donald Trump is bringing his idolatry of high tariffs back to the White House. Trump proclaims that “tariffs are the greatest!” and that “tariff” is “the most beautiful word in the dictionary.” Vast numbers of his Republican supporters will echo any dubious […]
Why Trump Routed the D.C. Establishment, Again
Why Trump Routed the D.C. Establishment, Again 11/07/2024 • Mises Wire • James Bovard After the media complained nonstop for months about Donald Trump offering a dark message on the presidential campaign trail, a New York Times headline bewailed his election victory on Wednesday morning: “America Hires a Strongman.” So anyone who cast a ballot […]
Comic Recap of Harris Train Wreck and Trump Forecast – Alan Mosley Podcast
Alan Mosley and I had a hoot recapping the Great Biden-Harris Train Wreck of 2024 and the boundless arrogance of the Democratic Party bosses on his “It’s Too Late” podcast. We also bantered about what to expect from Trump, America’s foreign conflicts, and the controversy over Libertarian Party support for non-libertarians. Here are a few […]
Facebook Censors Gone Wild
Facebook Censors Gone Wild By James Bovard November 6, 2024 Censorship, Government, Technology 6 minute read Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg recently lamented how his company groveled to federal demands to censor any criticism of the Biden administration’s Covid policy. But is Facebook really launching a “Brave New World” era of free speech? […]
To Save Democracy, Facebook Bans “Dictator”
To “Save Democracy,” Facebook Bans “Dictator” by James Bovard Facebook notified me on Sunday morning that eight years ago, I posted a link to my Washington Times article warning of Dictatorial Democracy regardless of whether Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump won the 2016 election. The opening sentence set the tone: “The 2016 election campaign is […]
