Budget time is wasted time

Budget time is wasted time By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com haroldblackphd.com Budget time, where the congressional baseball game is just as productive as any appropriations debate. But that devalues the baseball game. I would say that Congress is wasting...

The President and the Bombing of Iran

The President and the Bombing of Iran By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com haroldblackphd.com Did John Bolton sneak into the White House when we were not looking? How else to explain the president joining Israel in its war against Iran? Yes, Trump imposed tough...

The Illogic of National Security Tariffs

The Illogic of National Security Tariffs   By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com haroldblackphd.com Imports fell 16% in April, narrowing the trade deficit to $61 billion. I guess Trump is doing high-fives since he thinks that trade deficits harm national...

What happened to U.S. manufacturing?

What happened to U.S. manufacturing? By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com haroldblackphd.com The president says that he wants to bring manufacturing back into the country. Of course, he will fail. He is a short timer and highly erratic. Companies must have a...

Is Donald Trump a RINO?

Is Donald Trump a RINO? By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com haroldblackphd.com Yes, Trump is a RINO. No self-respecting Republican would impose these tariffs, order a cut to prescription drug prices, suggest a millionaire tax and threaten businesses for having...

A Fake Constitutional Crisis

A Fake Constitutional Crisis By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com haroldblackphd.com The Democrats and their sycophants in the media are screaming “Constitutional Crisis!” Being Trump haters and the guardians of unlimited government spending, they are whining...