No One Has a Plan for American Decline

Source: Foreign Policy
by Nick Danforth

“America’s geopolitical power is crumbling, and that shouldn’t be too much of a surprise. Hegemons, after all, rise and fall. Yet nobody in U.S. politics or punditry seems to actually want to talk about the consequences, especially for the American people. When it comes to decline, they either believe it won’t happen or won’t matter—in other words, that America can’t decline or that Americans will be just fine if it does.” (10/29/26)

https://archive.is/QNMuR

Patrick Stewart, 1940-2026

Source: Reuters

“Patrick Stewart, who rose from poverty in England to become an accomplished Shakespearean stage actor and then achieved global stardom as the erudite Captain Jean-Luc Picard in TV’s ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ and the telepathic Professor Charles Xavier ​in the ‘X-Men’ movies, has died at the age of 86. Stewart, knighted in 2010 by Queen Elizabeth II for his contributions to drama, died at his home in Los Angeles, according to a statement on ‌his X account.” (10/29/26)

https://archive.is/ec4uD

Keep the Case for Free Trade Simple

Sourc: Independent Institute
by Scott A Burns & Caleb S Fuller

“Paul Krugman once said: ‘If there were an Economist’s Creed, it would surely contain the affirmations ‘I understand comparative advantage’ and ‘I advocate Free Trade.’’ We agree. Alas, economists have a nasty habit of overcomplicating the virtues of trade when we communicate with the public. That’s why we propose that our fellow economists adopt a new creed when we talk trade with the public: ‘KISS: Keep It Simple, Stupid.'” (10/29/26)

https://www.independent.org/article/2026/10/29/keep-the-case-for-free-trade-simple/