The Tariff Trap
When economists first started talking about Trump's decision to impose tariffs on international trade, most said it was ill-advised. If his intention was really about...
Imperialism in Plain Sight
I have a blind spot when it comes to Donald Trump getting elected as president. I was in complete denial in both 2016 and, of...
2024 Election
The 2024 Presidential election might be the most tense event in American politics. A mixture of dread and anticipation afflicts most Americans right now. I...
South Node in Libra
When the nodal axis moved into Aries/Libra in mid-July 2023, after 18 months of residing in the Taurus/Scorpio axis, a notable shift happened. The south...
The Fall of the Dollar
The 15th annual BRICS summit will take place on August 22-24th, 2023 in South Africa. BRICS, which stands for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South...
Venus Rx in Leo
Venus stationed retrograde on July 22/23rd. Venus retrogrades move in 8 year cycles, so the last time Venus went Rx in Leo was late July...
Understanding Media
I recently re-read Marshall McLuhan's Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man. I must say - sometimes it's necessary to read certain books twice. It was...
Keynesian Economics
When the Great Depression hit America in the 1930's, British economist John Maynard Keynes developed a macroeconomic theory that is still being used today. The...
Scorpio South Node
The nodal axis returns to the same position every 18-19 years. The last time the south node was transiting through Scorpio was mid-April 2003 until...
Inflation
One key to understanding what is so tenuous about our current financial system is inflation. Inflation doesn't just mean prices are going up. Inflation is...
