Warren’s Withdrawal: It’s Age of the Meme, not Age of the Wonk

Mar 5, 202010 min read

In the age of simplicity, nuance is a liability, not a strength Senator Elizabeth Warren has suspended her campaign. With comparatively more realistic and detailed…

“Modern Monetary Theory” is Magical Thinking: There’s No Free Lunch

Feb 26, 202016 min read

There’s a new genie that’s popped from the lamp to help pay for the wishlist of multi-trillion dollar programs, and it’s got a smart-sounding name:…

Relearning the 20th Century’s Most Important Lesson

Feb 14, 202012 min read

I went to the bank yesterday to get a document notarized, and struck up a great conversation with the lovely associate manager, Roxana. Noticing an…

Top 3 Takeaways from the 2020 New Hampshire Primary

Feb 12, 202015 min read

What does last night’s New Hampshire primary tell us about the developing 2020 presidential race? Here are my top three takeaways: The chances of a…

Mitt Romney: I Agree.

Feb 5, 20205 min read

I’m with Mitt Romney: I’d vote YES on Article I and NO on Article II. The enormous powers of the Executive Branch should not be…

Wealth Tax Reality Check: It’s Unconstitutional

Jan 29, 202016 min read

The Constitution’s apportionment clause makes wealth taxes clearly unconstitutional. That’s not to say a wealth tax is impossible. Just as when federal income taxes were…