Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell took part in an interesting discussion, courtesy of the Cato Institute, about monetary policy. A few points jumped out and raised questions in my mind as to whether or not the Fed has any idea as to what it’s doing and what are the effects of monetary policy. First, the […]
I wish I was writing today about the best, every-fall option on flavoring, because pumpkin spice is an easy choice for me. It suits my taste to a T. And no, I won’t get sucked into an online debate of tacos versus pumpkin spice. This is America for crying out loud! I will defend my […]
It’s always interesting — at least to me — to observe what sorts of themes emerge from the Business Times as I complete an edition. It’s not the result of any intentional effort, but rather a coincidental one that’s sometimes expected and sometimes surprising. If there’s a theme that emerges from this issue, it’s the […]
And my conclusion isn’t hidden in some secret, inaccessible code no one can look at as the ultimate proof. It’s actually rather obvious after spending an hour watching the public relations video for Tina Peters and Sherronna Bishop. Tina Peters needs to resign. This doesn’t mean Tina can’t fight her voter fraud battle […]
Alex Epstein observes in his new book “Fossil Future” a paradox: “… our culture has infinitely more interest in the fate of polar bear habitats than it has in 3 billion people without energy.” As Epstein points out, anyone knowledgeable about the state of the world today must acknowledge that more human beings are flourishing […]
Part of my job as an editor is to, well, edit. To review copy for facts, spelling and newspaper style. And sometimes make a long story short. It’s a mostly rewarding task. More so when I need only a polishing cloth to make language sparkle. Less so when a wrecking ball is required to demolish […]
The word crops up with increasing regularity in everything from kitchen counter conversations to national news reports. For now, though, there are more questions than answers about the possibility of a recession. When could a recession occur? How severe will a recession be if one does occur? How long will it last? Most important here […]
Normally — and I reiterate this for those who claim I always point out problems, yet offer no solutions — my first instinct is to get the federal government out of whatever it’s doing. Removing government from every situation the Constitution forbids it from getting into always offers a better way to solve problems. Except […]
During July, the U.S. Small Business Administration has highlighted the commitments to America’s small businesses, entrepreneurs and startups as well as the benefits of a bipartisan infrastructure law that will create opportunities for small manufacturers and contractors. As Colorado and the nation recovers from the pandemic and supply chain issues, the federal government must level […]
“Stop the presses.” I always wanted to scream that exclamation at the top of my lungs as an excited newspaper editor eager to remake the front page to include a late-breaking story. I recall a couple of occasions over the course of my career when I not only bumped against press deadlines, but busted them […]