TSA Enjoys Double Standard When Violating Civil Liberties
The latest ruling from the US Circuit Court of Appeals confirms that not only is there an egregious double standard in how the TSA comports itself, but in some cases, material possessions have more protection under the law than your physical person. July 23,2018 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP I’ve long criticized the double standards of […]
Global Response to Erratic US Policies
The global response to erratic US policies is to find a way to walk away from the US and the US dollar. July 16, 2018 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP There’s been a lot of criticism on my end toward Trump’s economic policies both domestically and internationally. And for the most part, I’ve focused […]
Can Americans Afford Trump’s Economic Plans?
Saving jobs Americans either can’t or won’t do, and bailing industries out hardly sounds like a return to American greatness. July 9, 2018 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP As Trump’s “MAGA” economy unfolds, I’m left with a lot more questions than answers. For those who are enamored with his economic policies, it’s important to […]
SCOTUS to Hear Case on Excessive Asset Forfeiture
After 20 years the SCOTUS agrees to hear a case regarding asset forfeiture. The ruling could introduce some checks and balances to a very corrupt and devastating government scheme. July 2, 2018 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP Asset forfeiture is a nightmare that plagues the US legal system. It is the presumption of guilt of an individual’s […]
What About Inflation Mr. President?
Crackdown on immigration and a bitter trade war involving billions in tariffs leave president struggling with inflation and restrains economic progress. June 25, 2018 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP Only last weekend we talked about the pending decision from the SCOTUS regarding the enforcement of online state sales tax, and a few days later […]
Coming SCOTUS Decision on Sales Tax Could Make or Break Small Businesses in the US
A June SCOTUS decision on South Dakota v Wayfair could overturn Quill Corp v North Dakota imposing sales tax compliance regulations that can make or break small businesses! June 18, 2018 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP The Market Fairness Act we wrote about back in 2013 has made it to the Supreme Court, and this could decide the […]
Medicare and Social Security to be Insolvent Sooner Than Expected
40% of the US economy is about to become insolvent in the next sixteen years, and neither Congress nor the President has lifted a finger to do anything about Medicare and Social Security. June 11, 218 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP Margaret Thatcher wasn’t wrong when she observed that the biggest problem with socialism […]
TSA Establishes Secret Watchlist of Travelers
The TSA is grasping at straws to find some justification for its existence, and establishing a “secret watchlist” of travelers is the latest protocol to be adopted. June 4, 2018 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP The TSA is at it again, trying to make itself relevant in the face of the overwhelming evidence that […]
US Auto Industry Could Suffer from Trump Protectionism
The protectionism blows just keep on comin’ as Trump eyes imported cars as his next tariff target. May 28, 2018 By: Bobby Casey, GWP Managing Director Donald Trump is a dyed in the wool protectionist; the likes of which will have a devastating effect on the US economy as well the rest of the world. […]
Seizing Power and Property Leads to Destruction and Poverty
When populism leads to seizing power and property in defiance of market forces, you inevitably wind up with destruction and poverty. May 21, 2018 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP The world is watching as supposed economic “underdogs” are seizing the means of production from their alleged oppressors. All I see is accelerated collapse. No […]