Source: Cobden Centre
by Dr. Frank Shostak

“It is maintained by most experts that a general fall in prices labelled as deflation is ‘bad news’ for the economy for it postpones people’s buying of goods and services, which in turn undermines investment in plant and machinery. All this sets in motion an economic slump. Moreover, as the slump further depresses the prices of goods and services, this intensifies the pace of economic decline. … The emergence of deflation is always good news to the economy since it is in response to the liquidation of various activities that caused the erosion of the savings generation process.” (05/26/26)

https://www.cobdencentre.org/2026/05/is-deflation-bad-for-the-economy-2/

Source: New York Post
by Betsy McCaughey

“When the accusation is sexual assault or rape, the rights of the accused go out the window. President Trump knows that firsthand — and he’s asking the US Supreme Court to remedy it. Prosecutors and plaintiffs’ lawyers can drag in character assassins who know nothing about the alleged assault, but instead make their own claims — without proof — that they too were victims of the accused, often years or even decades earlier. That’s what happened to Trump in the E. Jean Carroll case, and why he’s appealing the jury’s decision. Last week, the justices delayed for the 11th time answering whether they will take up E. Jean Carroll v. Trump.” (05/26/26)

https://nypost.com/2026/05/26/opinion/trumps-supreme-court-appeal-targets-metoo-injustice/

Source: Paul Krugman
by Paul Krugman

“Outside the MAGA bubble, Americans are increasingly seeing Trump as the loser he is. He has failed on every front. Manufacturing employment is down, inflation is outpacing wages, consumer sentiment is at a record low, mortgage rates are up. Trump’s war of choice has led to utter humiliation. According to current polls, Americans are giving Trump extremely low approval ratings, both overall and on every major issue — even border security …. Inside the MAGA fantasy bubble, however, Trump’s reign is hailed, almost literally, as the Second Coming.” (05/26/26)

https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/the-dumpster-fire-of-the-vanities

Source: Eunomia
by Daniel Larison

“The president’s attempt to get more states to establish diplomatic ties with Israel will be no more successful than the criminal war he started.” (05/26/26)

https://daniellarison.substack.com/p/the-normalization-distraction

Source: Caitlin Johnstone, Rogue Journalist
by Caitlin Johnstone

“Polly on Twitter asks, ‘Is there a pejorative term for military like what pig is for cops?’ Dear Polly, No, but there should be. We need to start stigmatizing that shit. It is not okay to be a stormtrooper for the western empire. It is not honorable. It is not worthy of respect. If you are a westerner who is considering joining the military, you should choose a different career path instead. Don’t thank soldiers for their ‘service.’ Don’t play along with the lie that your nation’s soldiers fight for your rights or your freedom. It only encourages more people to join the military when you do that. It’s irresponsible and unethical.” (05/26/26)

https://caitlinjohnstone.com.au/2026/05/26/its-not-okay-to-join-the-military/

Source: Foundation for Economic Education
by Cláudia Ascensão Nunes

“Under the guise of fighting money laundering, the EU is making anonymous economic activity progressively harder. Starting in July 2027, Europeans will no longer be allowed to pay businesses or professionals more than €10,000 in cash (roughly $11,500). Any transaction above €3,000 (just under $3,500) will require mandatory customer identification. This is another step toward political uniformity across Europe, stripping countries of autonomy and subtly pushing citizens toward the digital euro. This measure, part of the new Anti-Money Laundering Regulation (AMLR), applies directly to all Member States. Under the pretext of fighting money laundering, Brussels is imposing yet another form of forced harmonization that ignores the principle of subsidiarity: the idea that decisions should be made at the level closest to citizens and national governments.” (05/26/26)

https://fee.org/articles/the-slow-disappearance-of-cash-in-europe/

Source: Law & Liberty
by Helen Dale

“Earlier this month—on May 7th—British voters put Labour to the sword in elections across England, Wales, and Scotland. The results are indicative of a political realignment, one that British political historian Stephen Davies forecasted more than a decade ago, and which he sets out in thoughtful detail in his latest book, The Great Realignment: Why the New Right is Here to Stay.” (05/26/26)

https://lawliberty.org/book-review/cultural-conservatives-labour-and-a-new-realignment/