I must confess that the only genuine way of getting involved in American political life is to affiliate oneself with “special interest groups.” This is of course of one of the limitations of living under a Parliamentary Democracy. America is… Read More ›
Hamiltonianism
MEMORIAL DAY 2024
Over the years, I have done many a Memorial day post, feel free to check the archives for past ones! May NO American or citizen of a free country ever forget those that fought and died for you! None of… Read More ›
US plans new import tax thresholds ‘to close loopholes exploited by China’| The Loadstar
Proposed new de minimis rules could see countries paying different tariffs for their imports into the US – with some denied the privilege altogether. The current de minimis threshold for imports into the US is $800, increased from $200 in 2016 with the Trade… Read More ›
Real estate trend: seniors are choosing to stay in their homes
In Canada, an article by the Globe and Mail recently talked about the lack of downsizing trend among Canada’s senior citizens. I wonder if this is true for Americans, or seniors in western countries in general? Real estate trend: seniors… Read More ›
Investing with State and Social Capitalists (Pt. III of IV)
“The social and economic side of the revolution [James] Burnham and his National Review colleagues fought for has now also matured in full, as ever larger homeless camps dot the urban landscape of every American metropolis, and as hollow, rusting hulks are… Read More ›
Update (25 March 2024)
Due to some unexpected changes in my schedule this week, I was given the opportunity to work on Part III of “Investing with State and Social Capitalists.” I decided to focus the direction of the topic on whether it is… Read More ›
Zero Hour, Chapter 6
[Author’s Note: This Chapter and the rest of the short story were originally intended have been posted for the Beautiful Monsters Substack. But because Gio no longer has any plans to continue the Substack, I have no choice but to finish the… Read More ›
Update (23 March 2024)
My plans to work on the second half will have to be put on hold for the time being. As I had intended for myself, I still need to finish the remaining Chapters of Zero Hour. Expect the next Chapter… Read More ›
How America Got Into Gear – Post WWII
In late 1940 for the United States to serve as the “arsenal of democracy,” American industry had stepped up to meet the challenge. U.S. factories built to mass-produce automobiles had retooled to churn out airplanes, engines, guns and other supplies at unprecedented… Read More ›
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