We Are Amazed, But Not Amused

The annual budget proposal by the White House is sometimes described as aspirational, since Congress disposes. This time, it would be more accurate to say the Trump budget is closer to sci-fi or fantasy than to economic reality. The president’s … Continue reading

Promises, Promises

The Trump administration started out as: “This is not normal.” Each day seemed to bring a new norm ignored, tradition upended, or convention violated. Now, we seem to have entered a new phase: ”The walls are closing in.” This may … Continue reading