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Three Theories about Russia: Ally, Cold War Adversary, or Enemy #1?
July 24, 2017 Uncategorized
One year ago, as the crisis in the Ukraine was dying down, Russia was barely on the radar screen of U.S. news outlets. If it appeared prominently in more than one daily news cycle per month, it was unusual. Moreover, few people understood the country, its domestic politics or its foreign policies. Fast forward to […] Beloved Pork Belly Prices Soared 80%
July 22, 2017 Commodities
I’m not alone in this obsession. America — and countries around the globe — are making this commodity sizzling hot. Gold’s Seasonal Uptrend Just Started … But I’m Still Short Gold
July 21, 2017 Gold
The 10-year seasonal uptrend started on July 9, and, like clockwork, prices jumped. But I’m still short gold prices. Here’s why... Is Gerrymandering a Threat to Democracy?
July 20, 2017 Government & Politics
The U.S. Supreme Court's upcoming decision on gerrymandering could have a major impact on future U.S. elections. But will it really change anything? Maybe Those ‘Good Old Days’ Were Never Good
July 20, 2017 U.S. Economy
Turning back the clock is always a popular idea in the country, as President Donald Trump’s election demonstrated.