Here Come the Squadrists

By John Galt January 19, 2009 Salve, o poplod’Eori,Salve, o Patria Immorale!Son rinati I figli tuoiCon la fe’ dell’ideale.Il valor de’tuoi guerrieri,La virtu dei pionieri,la […]

Blame Wisconsin

The following is a reprint from 2009 to reflect where the problems that have impacted the United States for the last 25 years plus originated. […]

It’s the Solvency Stupid

July 8, 2008 9:12 am By John Galt There has been a lot of speculation and postulation by the Bubblevision crowd and those declaring a […]

The Wile E. Coyote Moment

by John Galt March 20, 2008There is a time when everything in a moment of history coalesces or intersects as I have stated in the […]

The Ballad of Hammerin’ Joe

By John Galt April 29, 2008 This is the storyAbout Hammerin’ Joe,Hittin’ everythingWith his hammer you know, Then one day,He made a mighty hit,And broke […]

Deflationerrory Thinking

By John Galt January 1, 2008 Sigh. There is a philosophical battle among the bears and doomers and it’s really quite frustrating as both parties […]

Painting the Swan

October 11, 2007 By John Galt For the uninitiated, I am a historian by training and hobby, an op-ed writer and blogger by habit. Yes, […]

1%

By John Galt October 24, 2007 1 percent. One out of one hundred. Ten out of one thousand. A miserably low number which neither indicates […]

Goldilocks Autopsy

by John Galt August 2, 2007 Despite the Fantasyland tickets being issued by the Bubblevisionistas, there is an extremely harsh reality sinking in to many […]

2:47

By John Galt August 5, 2007 At approximately 2:47 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, on Friday August 3, 2007, an individual who used to control billions […]

The Black Pearl is Sinking

By John Galt August 8, 2007 On March 18, 2005, Rob Kirby wrote one of the best articles warning everyone about what the future of […]

It’s Still a Bubble Part 21: Insanity Reigns Supreme

Apparently Jay Powell misunderstood the phrase “irrational exuberance” because instead of extinguishing it by announcing a 50 basis point increase, the Fed went full on […]

Welcome to the BOT

This will be a history lesson for those who have never been here before and a terrifying warning for those who think the policies of […]

What the Fed Really Said Today

I could easily sum up the press conference and statement with a music video: Unfortunately for those who think the Federal Reserve actually has a […]

FOMC Preview: Go Big or Go Home

Today is another adventure in the world of Jay Powell. There are many who show great respect for the Federal Reserve and its Chairman, however […]