Today in the Canadian House of Commons we saw as close to a bench clearing brawl as you’re going to get from a bunch of bureaucrats. In what was supposed to be a spirited debate day, it turned out to be an embarrassment for PM …
Why John Kasich and Ted Cruz Are Losers
Of all the candidates who began the Republican primary race, from the onset my top choice was Rand Paul, followed by Ben Carson then Ted Cruz. Although I still agree with much of his economic beliefs, I’m now embarrassed to say I liked Cruz. The …
The Beginning of the End for Gas Cars
I live in beautiful Calgary, Alberta – ‘oil country,’ and home to the most entrepreneurs per capita in Canada. I was born and raised in Vancouver, a city which prides itself on its progressive culture and green initiatives. Point is, I have some perspective on …
Are We Headed Toward an Inflation or Deflation Cliff?
This is a great debate between Peter Schiff and Harry Dent – one an inflationist the other a deflationist. Both of these men have been predicting a collapse of the American economy for years, but spurred by different beliefs. Peter is a gold bug and …
From NFL Star to Potato Farmer
[Tweet “#Entrepreneurship isn’t about the money you make, but the opportunities for others you create.”] Jason Brown, former center for the St. Louis Rams, was let go by the team in 2012 after a seven year career in the NFL. He was 29 at the …
Obama’s South American Tour – An Optical Nightmare
Barack Obama’s South American tour, which started in Cuba, has been an optics nightmare for his administration. Criticized from the onset by his opposition for removing the trade embargo with Cuba, a communist nation, the trip started out without much fanfare, not even a welcoming …
Bill Clinton Calls Obama’s Legacy ‘Awful’
While touting the merit of his wife Hillary Clinton for POTUS, Slick Willy slammed Obama (and to a degree George W.) in unprecedented fashion. Bill proclaimed today, “…if you believe we can all rise together; if you believe we have finally come to the point …
The Ted Cruz Campaign is Finished
Aside from his rather whiny voice and sensationalist approach to giving policy speeches, I used to like Ted Cruz as a candidate. He defied the Republican establishment, the likes of which include the stuck up McConnell and hack Lindsey Graham. He preached about the opportunities …
Marco Rubio Bashes Capitalism and Free Markets
Six years ago, Marco Rubio was my pick for the new face of the Republican Party. He was young, appeared sharp, and an apparent staunch supporter of the free markets. And being Latino, he brought important diversity to the Republican Party which has been wrongly …
What Societal Class Are You In?
This site is, in large part, focused on innovative ways to make money in today’s global economy. Profit, of course, is a huge driving force behind capitalism, entrepreneurship and investing, but so is having a positive influence on the community and people around you. So …