It was nice living in America before it changed the course towards the so-called “progress,” which, according to my compass, is pointing backward. All of a sudden, I find myself playing the role of a comrade from the “future,” helping my new compatriots to navigate the quagmire ahead.
The Six Contradictions of Socialism in America Read More »
Today, a violent Colombia is just a Hollywood fiction. The real Colombia has one of the fastest-growing economies in Latin America. Some remote areas are still no man’s land. But the drug wars and civil conflict that started in the 1960s and tormented much of the country have wound down. I’d feel much safer walking down a street in Medellín tonight than I would in many parts of New York City, Chicago, or Washington, D.C. Plus, unlike most Latin American countries, Colombia welcomes and respects foreign investment.
It’s clear to anyone who has been there recently that Colombia has turned a page to a better future. The country has immense charm and plenty of opportunity for investors. That was certainly my impression after visiting earlier this year.
The End of the Longest Running War in the Americas Read More »
The whole of economic life is a mixture of creative and distributive activities. Some of what we ‘‘earn’’ derives from what is created out of nothing and adds to the total available for all to enjoy. But some of it merely takes what would otherwise be available to others and therefore comes at their expense.
The Balance Between Creating and Taking Read More »
The Republican-controlled Congress faces some tough decisions in the days ahead. Who will they select to replace John Boehner as Speaker of the House? Will they capitulate to the Obama administration’s demands for a no-strings-attached increase in the national debt?
Debt Limit Showdown: Obama Administration Ramps Up Pressure on Republican Allies Read More »
U.S. Investors are on edge following last week’s and today’s sell-off in stocks around the globe. The carnage impacted equity markets in Asia, Europe, and the U.S.
Markets Crashing, Gold Rising Read More »
Today we will look at some other trends making their mark on the current direction of Europe’s markets. Should you invest in the Eurozone, or should you bide your time? Let’s take a look at what various experts across the board are saying.
3 Powerful Trends Influencing Europe’s Financial Market Recovery Read More »
If you are looking to expand your investment portfolios and invest in some commodities, silver can be an excellent option. This metal offers considerable promise for both the most experienced investor looking to increase their assets and the curious newbie just beginning to develop an investment strategy. Many investors appreciate the security that precious metals, such as gold and silver, can offer, making them popular options. Silver in particular, however, has shown considerable promise, making it worthwhile for investors to take a careful look at this metal.
3 Reasons Silver Might Be a Good Bet Now Read More »
Many people today are convinced that the good times are behind us… that the 1950’s were truly the “Happy Days”… that there is more war and terrorism today than ever before… that in essence “the world is going to hell in a hand basket”. But Dr. David Eifrig has a different perspective.
Is the Golden Age Really Over? Read More »
For the fourth year in a row, Finland ranked No.1 in press freedom, as ranked in the 2014 World Press Freedom Index compiled by Reporters Without Borders. While Finland set the gold-standard for press freedom, close runners-up for a second-straight year included the Netherlands and Norway.
U.S. Press Freedom Declines According to Report Read More »
It seems like almost daily we are hearing of more and more government encroachment on our freedom and liberty, whether it is the IRS targeting certain groups or NSA evesdropping on private conversations or even passing around “captured” pictures but today we are going to look at the practices of the Department of Justice (DOJ). In this article Leif Simon of “The Offshore Living Letter” takes a look at “Operation Choke Point”.
You’d Better Hope The U.S. Government Likes What You Do For A Living Read More »
