Does communism mean authoritarianism? Does capitalism mean democracy? Where do Europe or the US currently figure in this scheme? The theory of the "Political-Economic Wedge" may shed some light ...

The US has had its fair share of presidents who were less than smart. But at least, all would have been smart enough to understand this simple graph. All but Trump, that is.

Here are some Christian and Muslims soldiers, forever resting together in Flemish soil, after having fallen in October 1918 in the fight against autocracy.

Christians and Muslims, they died together during October 1918 defending the sovereignty of a liberal democracy, France. Now forever, they rest together. Glory to the heroes.

My graph on tariffs. Market starts at (P1, Q1). Trump slaps on tariff. Shifts the supply line of exporters up to the dash line. New equilibrium at a higher store price (P2). Also less goods consumed (Q2). Exporters also lose because their net price has dropped to P3, and they now sell only Q2.

Let's always remind ourselves to keep the FOUR HORSEMEN OF LIBERAL DEMOCRACY - 1 | Free & Fair Elections, 2 | Separation Of Powers, 3 | Rule Of Law, 4 | Civil Liberties - in their saddle. Any ideology or religion that aims to dismount them, should be met with decisive force, militarily if required.

If Nazi rocket scientists make for good government expenditure auditors, the US would have had one half a century earlier.

If Nazi rocket scientists make for good government expenditure auditors, the US would have had one half a century earlier.

Random EU TV channel just asked viewers if they would stop buying US products if Trump taxed EU products. 20,232 answered in 5 minutes ...

Random EU TV channel just asked viewers if they would stop buying US products if Trump taxed EU products. 20,232 answered in 5 minutes ...

Meanwhile in Texas ...

We shouldn't be surprised if Musk tries to turn Tesla into being to 2024 America what Volkswagen was to 1934 Germany

Makes sense. If Russia apparently has the right to invite foreign troops to Ukraine's territory WITHOUT Ukraine's permission, then surely Ukraine has the right to invite foreign troops to its territory, so WITH Ukraine's permission.