In a political landscape often defined by partisan divides, former Congressman Ron Paul casts a critical eye on the burgeoning “Big Beautiful Bill,” currently making its way through the US Senate. His analysis, delivered via The Ron Paul Institute, centers on what he identifies as an alarming surge in military […]
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Jeff Kassel: $37 trillion of debt is a failure of democracy
Columnist Jeff Kassel issues a stark warning, asserting that America’s escalating $37 trillion national debt is not merely an economic concern but a profound failure of democracy itself. This monumental financial burden, now exceeding a staggering $37 trillion, stands as a testament to deep-seated systemic issues within the political landscape, […]
Scott Bessent mocks Musk’s advice: ‘I will take care of the finances’
In a recent high-profile exchange, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent directly confronted and dismissed the ongoing criticisms from tech magnate Elon Musk regarding the newly enacted ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act,’ which recently secured Senate passage. Musk has been a vocal opponent of the tax legislation, consistently asserting that its provisions […]
Ivo Welch: No one can grasp trillions. Here’s how to make sense of federal spending and debt
Grasping the sheer scale of federal spending and national debt, figures that routinely stretch into the trillions, presents a formidable cognitive challenge for the average individual. As economist Ivo Welch astutely points out, the human mind is inherently ill-equipped to intuitively comprehend such astronomical sums, leading to a significant disconnect […]
Ron Paul: A Big Beautiful Bill for the military-industrial complex
In a powerful and persistent critique, former Congressman Ron Paul has consistently spotlighted what he terms a “Big Beautiful Bill” for the military-industrial complex, contending that America’s expansive global footprint directly undermines its domestic strength and constitutional integrity. Paul’s central thesis posits that a fundamental return to a noninterventionist foreign […]