Political Commentary for Reasonable People
The economic philosophy of John Maynard Keynes had a brief revival after the financial crisis of 2008. Desperate politicians tried to save the global economy–and their own jobs–by launching stimulus plans to plug an “output gap,” the gaping hole that … More…
A newly energized Mitt Romney hit the campaign trail, brimming with confidence, the travails of the horrible Republican primary race now behind him.
“Start packing,” the former Massachusetts governor told President Obama in an interview with Diane Sawyer of ABC … More…
Today’s “guest blogger” is former Utah governor Jon Huntsman, Jr., who… More…
Conservatives have bristled at media criticism of the Tea Party… More…
Bipartisan budget negotiations led by Vice-President Joe Biden are quietly making progress. Word is that both parties have agreed on about $1 trillion in spending cuts, which Republicans have said are necessary to extend the $14.3 trillion debt ceiling ahead … More…
I’m an award-winning business and financial journalist and an independent-minded citizen who is deeply concerned about the challenges facing our country. That’s why I started The Independent Agenda. "
Follow Us on Twitter
Follow Us on Facebook
Subscribe the RSS
