How the Federal Reserve Backstops the Biggest Government in History
The Federal Reserve is the engine that drives the biggest government in history. Without the central bank’s machinations, the U.S. government wouldn’t be able to borrow and spend to the extent that it does. Congress wouldn’t be able to sustain...
The Federal Government Has a Spending Problem and That’s a Problem for Everybody
It shouldn’t come as any surprise that the biggest government in history spends a lot of money. In fact, the entire system is built on borrowing and spending money. Most people don’t think it’s a problem, but in reality, it’s a ticking time...
A $31 Trillion National Debt Matters Much More Than Most Think
On Oct. 3, 2022, the U.S. national debt eclipsed $31 trillion for the first time in history. When you factor in unfunded liabilities in Medicare and Social Security, the debt skyrockets to well over $100 trillion. As the Anti-Federalist writer Brutus warned: “I can...