Distrust, Disorder, and Violence: This is what happens when the Rule of Law is destroyed

By Robert A. Vella As I and many others have repeatedly warned over the last three years or so, President Continue reading →

Coronavirus and the 3 questions facing humanity

By Robert A. Vella After reviewing today’s news stories and considering all that you know about economics, politics, and our Continue reading →

Trump in the crosshairs, the irreverence of youth, pandemic updates, and other news

By Robert A. Vella I wouldn’t want to be in President Trump‘s shoes right now.  He is damned if he Continue reading →

We are now in Panic Mode: What’s happening and where are we heading

By Robert A. Vella Yesterday, the U.S. Federal Reserve took desperate measures to stave-off a worldwide recession by slashing interest Continue reading →

Failure of Leadership: Trump’s brief but baffling national address on coronavirus triggers more anxiety

By Robert A. Vella President Trump addressed the nation last night on the coronavirus pandemic.  Although he spoke for just Continue reading →

How the biggest baddest bully is being felled by a tiny little bug

By Robert A. Vella If this was a boxing match, the tale of the tape would be ridiculously one-sided.  The Continue reading →

U.S. consumer spending in December weakest since 2009

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. consumer spending recorded its biggest decline since late 2009 in December with households saving the extra Continue reading →

Expiration of 2010 Payroll Tax Cut hits Walmart

Last week, Bloomberg News reported that Walmart’s sales in the first days of February were abysmal. In internal e-mails that Continue reading →