Shooting Ourselves in the Foot on Immigration

Xenophobia’s cruel wages.

President Donald Trump thanks the crowd after remarks at the Salute to America Celebration, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa. President Donald Trump thanks the crowd after remarks at the Salute to America Celebration, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa.

Trump Approval at Historic Lows

Only Nixon has been lower.

TGITabs

The Economics President

How it started and how it’s going.

Another Bad Jobs Report

Job losses and an increased unemployment rate.

Dictatorial

Trump’s love of the unilateral is on display with serious consequences.

Tabby Thursday

President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address, Tuesday, February 24, 2026, on the House floor of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address, Tuesday, February 24, 2026, on the House floor of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

The State of the Union, 2026 Edition

USA! USA! USA!

More Trump Tariffs

He really likes tariffs.

The Tariff Ruling and the Balance of Power

The case has major implications beyond the taxation issue.

I Have No Sense, And I Must Rule

A day of AI, tariffs, and world historic stupidity.

Shock, Awe, and Retreat

The 47th President is flooding the zone.

Trump’s Mandate

About half the country wants about half of Trump.

The First Memorial Day

David Blight recounts the story of the first Memorial Day.

Japan Disaster and Broken Window Fallacy

Can the massive destruction caused by the Japanese earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear meltdowns stimulate the economy?

Idaho Resurrects Discredited Idea Of Nullification In Health Care Reform Battle

Republicans in Idaho are talking about resurrecting the foolish and discredited idea of nullification as a weapon in the fight against ObamaCare.

History 101: Tariffs, Secession and the General Politico-Economics of Slavery

Those who argue that tariff increases, and not slavery, were the key reason for secession have some basic problems with the historical sequence.

iPhone Adds $1.9 Billion to US Trade Deficit

Did you know that the iPhone is made in China for a mere $6.50? It’s false but true!

Further Thoughts On The Repeal Amendment

Further thoughts on a rather radical proposed Amendment to the Constitution, prompted by a link from Instapundit.

Bush’s Apologia Should Not Be Accepted

Former Congressman Bob Barr argues that the right should not be so eager to rehabilitate George W. Bush. He’s right.

Chinese Currency Manipulation

There isn’t much doubt that China is manipulating its currency for competitive advantage. What can be done about it?

Against the Electoral College III: Policy Implications

How does the Electoral College influence policy and campaigning?

Bono the Jerk

The New Protectionism?

European Hypocrites

Amazingly Bad Reporting