Chicago, Illinois is in the headlines again for their latest sin tax, but they aren’t the only guilty jurisdiction targeting lifestyle choices. November 26, 2019 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP Never underestimate the stupidity of large groups that vote. Happy Cyber Monday folks! Just in time for the holidays and here comes another sin […]
Private Property Rights, Not Higher Taxes, Will Fix Housing Crises
By on November 11, 2018 4 Comments
There is a serious housing crisis happening in many cities around the world. But the solution is a respect for property rights, not higher taxes or more money. November 12, 2018 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP When I balk at taxes, the first line of defense is always something with the greatest utility like […]
Election Season USA
By on November 4, 2018 Leave a Comment
Election season is upon the USA, and it has become more of an emotional frenzy than a democratic process of people holding their government accountable. November 5, 2018 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP I might be an expat, but there is something to be said for being above the fray during the US midterm election […]
Tax Cuts Won’t Mask Trade War & Tariff Pitfalls Forever
By on October 28, 2018 1 Comment
The US is coming down off the tax cut rush, and the consequences of a trade war and tariffs are becoming more visible. October 29, 2018 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP Talk to any major Trump fan, and you’ll hear a lot of positive economic talk largely substantiated by top-line numbers. The main argument […]
US Interest to Exceed Military Spending in Ten Years
By on October 7, 2018 2 Comments
US annual interest set to exceed military spending within ten years due to reckless and unbridled spending. October 8, 2018 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP A little over three years ago, we published a blog called “Top Heavy Economy” in which a rather shocking reality was discussed: “Government employees outnumber manufacturing employees by nearly 2 to […]
The Tolls of Tariffs… So Far
By on September 23, 2018 Leave a Comment
Americans will feel the inevitable ripple effect of Trump’s tariffs, as prices go up, and industries shrink under the strain of these new costs. September 24, 2018 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP We are going from prediction to observation of the effects Trump’s tariffs are having on the US economy. Over the past two […]
Trojan Horse: Censorship Disguised as Copyright Directive in EU
By on September 16, 2018 Leave a Comment
Is the controversial EU Copyright Directive a Trojan Horse or just a policy meant to target large corporations? September 17, 2018 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP It’s said that if the government dismantles your gun rights the rest will follow in short order. I can’t help but wonder if that’s what is happening right […]
The “Stop BEZOS Act” Won’t Help the Poor
By on September 9, 2018 Leave a Comment
Bernie Sanders had Jeff Bezos of Amazon in his crosshairs when he introduced the “Stop BEZOS Act” in the Senate last Wednesday. September 10, 2018 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP It’s a page right out of Atlas Shrugged, Bernie Sanders set his sights on corporations with 500 or more employees whose workers may be […]
Trump’s Trade War Hits Businesses and End Users, but Spares Steel Lobby Cronies
By on August 19, 2018 2 Comments
Trump’s trade war is taking its toll. The tariffs are hitting end users and businesses hardest, but the steel lobby cronies seem to be safe. August 20, 2018 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP Nothing invokes change quite like a swift kick in the pocketbook. There are a few folks out there (myself included) who […]
IRS Can Revoke Passports
By on July 29, 2018 2 Comments
The IRS is not only inefficient, it is ruthless and calculating. Prepare to go through the IRS to leave the country! July 30, 2018 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP The IRS is the collections agency of Congress. Whereas in MOST cases you owe someone money for goods, services, or because you deliberately took out […]
