Reality Check continued

Time's a-wasting. Are you sure you have time to read this?... keep reading

When you're on a tightrope, you need good shoes. I have doubts about Bernanke's.... keep reading

The European Central Bank is ready to lend $500 billion worth of currencies to commercial banks, as of Devember 18. We are in the midst of a major banking crisis.... keep reading

What goes up must come down. Count on it. Even when it's being lisfted by bubbles.... keep reading

China is facing some huge problems, beginning with demographics.... keep reading

Here is an offer worth considering. Plus, I will critique any ad you send, free of charge. I'll get you rolling in a new phase of your career: copy writing.... keep reading

He offers an explanation for economic growth. It's wrong. But it's common.... keep reading

The short-run optimism of stock fund managers is astounding. What we have seen this week is evidence.... keep reading

When loyalty fades, the state steps in. And vice versa.... keep reading

I was about to turn 17 -- or maybe I just had -- when I heard the alarm clock of life. It was one of the most important events in my life. I can still remember it clearly. I would warn my listeners to be prepared for it.... keep reading

Loyalty to men cannot be compelled. It can only be earned. When we see loyalty decline, we should examine the reliability of institutions. Loyalty is a two-way street. It declines in both directions.... keep reading

One more case of politically correct nonsense in the public schools.... keep reading

What is transparent is that the same old shell game is alive and well.... keep reading

Who is really to blame for the retroative downgrading of risk?... keep reading

We are seeing the early phase of a political revolution.... keep reading

There are doers. Then there are deal-doers. Don't get them confused.... keep reading