The success of the NAZI atomic bomb program can inspire us today

Summary: Why did NAZI Germany not build an atomic bomb, despite their long head start? This is a powerful story of individuals under intense pressure, with conflicting moral obligations and facing great personal risk, deciding to do what’s bestt for America. It is one of the great success stories of WWII, and can inspire us […]

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This article by Editor of the Fabius Maximus website originally appeared on fabiusmaximus.com on November 28, 2016 at 03:01PM

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Edgewood College attacks free speech. We laugh, ignoring its lessons for us all

Summary: Small incidents show the evolution of America. Pay attention, for these trends can be more easily stopped in their early days. See a new confrontation at Edgewood College. The reports about it are mostly mockery. More fools they. It has lessons for both Left and Right, showing the Left in action and illustrating one […]

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This article by Editor of the Fabius Maximus website originally appeared on fabiusmaximus.com on November 27, 2016 at 09:30PM

Understanding the causes and making of fake news

Summary: I have been writing about fake news for a decade, during which the problem has grown worse. Now it gets attention, but ignoring the underlying cause. Reporters and analysts follow the usual flattering narrative: us poor snowflakes abused by evil bad guys. Instead we should look at the man in the mirror to see […]

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This article by Editor of the Fabius Maximus website originally appeared on fabiusmaximus.com on November 26, 2016 at 11:01AM

Stratfor: China’s Economy is Living on Borrowed Time

Summary: Ripples of Trump’s win rock the boats of China’s Economy: Living on Borrowed Time Stratfor, 21 November 2016. Forecast Barring a decision to loosen government controls on credit, investment and home purchases, China’s housing and construction sectors will slow in 2017. Industries that hold the bulk of China’s outstanding corporate debt, including commodities, building […]

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This article by Editor of the Fabius Maximus website originally appeared on fabiusmaximus.com on November 25, 2016 at 11:01AM

Have a different Thanksgiving conversation with the family about politics

Let’s do something different this Thanksgiving. As usual, give thanks for what we have and to those who bequeathed it to us. Since eating turkey and watching football is not enough, take an easy first step to reforming America. Instead of fighting about politics with your family, find points of agreement with them about the […]

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This article by Editor of the Fabius Maximus website originally appeared on fabiusmaximus.com on November 24, 2016 at 12:30PM

How to deal with those guilty of causing the fake news epidemic

Summary: The surge of talk about fake news highlights this important problem. We have an increasingly tribal view of the world, each tribe with its own lies — and contempt for those who disagree (especially experts). Our gullibility makes us easy to rule. But censorship will not fix the problem because it addresses the effects, […]

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This article by Editor of the Fabius Maximus website originally appeared on fabiusmaximus.com on November 23, 2016 at 11:01AM

The 2016 Cage Match: Trump vs. Congress for control of the budget

Summary: Now that the Anything But Issues election is over, the media realize that there are issues other than racism and sexism — and debates other than those over the ephemera that dominated the election. Alexander Bolton of The Hill kicks off serious coverage of the Trump administration with “Deficits could stand in the way […]

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This article by Editor of the Fabius Maximus website originally appeared on fabiusmaximus.com on November 22, 2016 at 11:01AM

Betraying populism: warnings about Trump’s infrastructure plan

Summary: US stocks have risen since the election on expectations that Trump will bring massive debt-financed infrastructure spending and tax cuts for the rich (with droplets for everyone else). As we learned from the Reagan and Bush Jr. programs, we should beware the details. These articles warn what to expect. Ronald A. Klain warns is […]

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This article by Editor of the Fabius Maximus website originally appeared on fabiusmaximus.com on November 21, 2016 at 11:02AM

Stratfor Explains How Trump’s Victory Galvanizes Kindred Spirits in Europe

Summary: Ripples of Trump’s win rock the boats of politicians around the world. Europe’s politics were already unsettled, with the far-right profiting from the mainstream parties’ obsession – flooding Europe with immigrants, despite their people’s objections. How Trump’s Victory Will Galvanize Kindred Spirits in Europe Stratfor, 13 November 2016. Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential […]

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This article by Editor of the Fabius Maximus website originally appeared on fabiusmaximus.com on November 20, 2016 at 11:02AM

The Internet of Things attacks. If we don’t do better, we will get hurt.

Summary: While America chattered about the soundbites and lies, one of the largest cyberattacks in history took place. Cybersecurity expert Emilio Iasiello discusses what happened and what it means. As so often happens, the big stories often get lost amidst the flotsam and jetsam of the news. Watch the evolution of a historic attack on […]

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This article by Editor of the Fabius Maximus website originally appeared on fabiusmaximus.com on November 19, 2016 at 11:02AM

Why You Can’t Get Your Day in Court. It’s a New America.

Summary: Federal Judge Jed Radoff discusses Americans’ loss of access to our courts (both criminal and civil). It is typical problem these day, showing the Republic’s increasingly inability to serve us. Do not worry — the courts still work well for the 1% and their corporations. The Republican’s will make sure that in four years […]

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This article by Editor of the Fabius Maximus website originally appeared on fabiusmaximus.com on November 18, 2016 at 11:02AM

Look at Clinton’s ads to see why she lost

Summary: Why did Hillary flop in the Electoral College? Liberals search frantically for explanations. A previous post discussed the failure of Clinton’s fear campaign and the public’s dislike of her social justice warriors. Here we look at another cause: her advertising. Liberals continue to ask themselves who is responsible for Clinton’s defeat. Most reply “not […]

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This article by Editor of the Fabius Maximus website originally appeared on fabiusmaximus.com on November 17, 2016 at 11:20AM

Here’s the news so far about Team Trump. Read it and weep.

Summary: Seeing the truth in politicians’ intentions ranges from difficult to impossible. But people are policy. Watch Trump’s appointments to learn what to expect. So far the indications are that we are in big trouble, and Trump’s talk of populism and throttling back our wars was just another Trumpian con. Here’s the scoop so far. […]

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This article by Editor of the Fabius Maximus website originally appeared on fabiusmaximus.com on November 16, 2016 at 11:30AM

Putting Trump in context: America’s history tells us what to expect

Summary: Look to the past to see the future of the Trump revolution. That means seeing through the half-truths of both the doomsters and the panglossians. Here’s a brief look at the bad news and the good news. Draw your own conclusions. The Trump “revolution” is a moment in the wave of history carrying the […]

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This article by Editor of the Fabius Maximus website originally appeared on fabiusmaximus.com on November 15, 2016 at 11:02AM

Will Trump and conservatives inflict payback on their foes?

Summary: Op-eds about the Trump administration discuss people and policy, as if conducted by Vulcans. They seldom mention the desires for revenge and to crush their foes. What role will these motives play in the actions of Team Trump? This might become conservative’s theme song for the Trump years. “Many great ones through the ages […]

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This article by Editor of the Fabius Maximus website originally appeared on fabiusmaximus.com on November 14, 2016 at 11:01AM

The three big things to expect from the Trump era

Summary: What can we expect from the Trump era? The internet overflows with guesses fueled by imagination plus Trump’s vague and contradictory statements. Here are three more, but better founded. Trump will make the 1% happy. Populism is toast. Congress will set the agenda. See the reasons; put your reactions in the comments. Key #1: […]

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This article by Editor of the Fabius Maximus website originally appeared on fabiusmaximus.com on November 13, 2016 at 11:40AM

Stratfor: Manufacturing Is A Campaign Promise That Trump Cannot Keep

Summary: Trump made big promises during the campaign. Now they come due. Some solutions will be difficult, some unconstitutional, some impossible. Stratfor explains how his promises about manufacturing and trade are the latter. America’s businesses are enmeshed in the world economy, a world regulated by a web of treaties. Stepping out of those without ripping […]

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This article by Editor of the Fabius Maximus website originally appeared on fabiusmaximus.com on November 12, 2016 at 01:00PM

Clinton lost because fear failed, and her SJW’s terrified voters

Summary: Political gurus gush forth with explanations for Trump’s victory in the Electoral College (although more Americans voted for Clinton). They discuss arcane strategy, the effect of the media, personalities, and scores of other things (mostly trivial). But there are two elephants in the room. First, Clinton relied on the politics of fear, which surprisingly […]

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This article by Editor of the Fabius Maximus website originally appeared on fabiusmaximus.com on November 11, 2016 at 11:30AM

Breaking the myths about Campaign 2016, so we can prepare for 2020

Summary: By nightfall after Trump’s election we had rationalized away this astonishing event with myths, ensuring that we learn nothing from Campaign 2016, Let’s strip away these pleasing stories and confront the truth — no matter how painful. Then we can start to prepare for a better choice in 2020.   Contents Myth: Trump won […]

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This article by Editor of the Fabius Maximus website originally appeared on fabiusmaximus.com on November 10, 2016 at 11:01AM

Resources to help you prepare for the Trump years

Summary: Trump’s victory surprised the experts. But the potential for radical change, the alienation that caused it, and the resulting rise of populism have all been discussed at the FM website. Here are resources to help you understand what lies ahead for America during the next four years. Understanding what’s happening is the first step. […]

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This article by Editor of the Fabius Maximus website originally appeared on fabiusmaximus.com on November 09, 2016 at 11:30AM