One of the most ardent advocates for liberty in the US political theater for the last few decades, Ron Paul, suffered a stroke the other day. He went to the hospital and is apparently OK. From what I know about TIAs, it's likely that Ron may have more in the future. There are precious few statesmen left in American politics.
Liberties and freedoms are being restricted to various degrees all over the country in the name of pandemic safety measures. It's impacted economic activity and the fabric of American life.
Protests and riots rage in various parts of the country. Whether truly organic or the product of organized campaign(s), the effect is the same - destabilization (and increased governmental powers/response to quell them).
Political theater with the upcoming elections - specifically with the Trump/Biden POTUS race is really ratcheting up. I saw a news report that businesses near the building where tonight's debate will be held are boarding up windows in anticipation of rioters/violence. The fears of a contested result could put a spark to the increasingly polarized population of the country. There is a reason gun and ammo sales amongst first time buyers is at an all time high.
I fear that Ray Dalio might be right about his prediction of a near term catastrophic event.
Liberties and freedoms are being restricted to various degrees all over the country in the name of pandemic safety measures. It's impacted economic activity and the fabric of American life.
Protests and riots rage in various parts of the country. Whether truly organic or the product of organized campaign(s), the effect is the same - destabilization (and increased governmental powers/response to quell them).
Political theater with the upcoming elections - specifically with the Trump/Biden POTUS race is really ratcheting up. I saw a news report that businesses near the building where tonight's debate will be held are boarding up windows in anticipation of rioters/violence. The fears of a contested result could put a spark to the increasingly polarized population of the country. There is a reason gun and ammo sales amongst first time buyers is at an all time high.
I fear that Ray Dalio might be right about his prediction of a near term catastrophic event.