Oversimplifying the Complex
One of the interesting aspects of the strategist’s job is the ever-present question: “Why is the market doing X today?” Brokers,...
What Will Determine the Outcome of the 2004 Election
Simple analysis: the 2004 Presidential election will turn on economic issues — notably, jobs. Complex analysis: While a number of...
Tax Increases Ahead
Today, apparently, is Taxing Friday. Since linking to a WSJ article yesterday (“View From the Right: Tax Increases Ahead“),...
Tax me if you can!
You are paying about 15% too much in taxes due to illegal tax cheats. That’s the conclusion of Charles O. Rossotti, who was...
It’s not whether the Medals matter or not
Today’s New York Times has an OpEd titled “The Medals Don’t Matter.” It’s by Jake Tapper, who is a well...
Why the president’s record matters
Phil Carter, who writes the terrific INTEL DUMP, published a worthwhile piece in the Chicago Tribune this weekend, “Why the...
More on Job Creation
You may have noticed a shift in theme recently. No, I’m not gonna get all political. I’ve simply run out of patience for...
Greenspan Goes to Disneyland!
On Wednesday, Alan Greenspan went to the 2nd happiest place on Earth: The U.S. Congress. It is a land where you get to spend other...
The Capital Spectator
Jim Picerno is the host of The Capital Spectator (Tagline: “The Search For The Bottom Line“). In addition to posting a very...
China Feeds the Beast: the U.S. Appetite for Cheap Goods and...
In case you missed it, there was a fascinating (and long) piece in Friday’s WSJ: “As China Surges, It Also Proves A Buttress...