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economy
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Why SNAP and Credit Cards Are Not the Same
There is a growing tendency to compare the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), distributed through Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards, with ordinary credit cards. The argument usually arises during discussions…
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8 Lies You Were Told About Conservatives
Public perceptions of conservatism are often shaped more by media caricatures and partisan echo chambers than by genuine understanding of the subject. In an age of soundbites and viral outrage,…
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America’s Terminal Cycle and the Path to Escape
Do you ever get the feeling that civilizations do not rise and fall randomly? You might be right. History demonstrates that dominant powers endure for roughly two and a half…
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The Shadow Banking System
The financial world you know (JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, your local credit union) has a hidden counterpart. It’s a $65 trillion network called shadow banking, larger than traditional banking…
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The History and Status of Active Measures
Throughout history, nations have employed various strategies to manipulate perceptions, sow discord, and shape the ideological landscape of adversaries. The United States is not immune. This is evidenced by the…
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Vindication of An American Warning
In 2009, I published An American Warning, a poorly written book (I wasn’t the best writer back then—or now) that outlined a forecast of emerging global threats and the dangers…
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Historical Models of Civilizational Rise and Fall
Throughout history, scholars have attempted to decipher the patterns governing the rise and fall of civilizations. From the cyclical theories of Polybius and Ibn Khaldun to the economic perspectives of…
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The REAL Problem is the Revolving Door
I received a great email from a reader who asked a series of rather profound questions. I thought it might make a great article. The email read, “Dr. Dave! I…
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Financial Turbulence in a Changing World
The global economy is undergoing seismic shifts. Unfortunately, and from everything that I have seen, it’s going to get worse before it gets better. From inflation eroding purchasing power to…
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The Coming Battle for Core Values
What are your core values? Are you willing to defend them? Are you willing to change them if someone you trusted asked you to? Are you willing to compromise them…
