Marc E. Zimmerman

Marc E. Zimmerman


  • The Middle East Bombast Bus Seeks an Offramp to Reality Road

    December 6, 2024

    The Middle East Bombast Bus Seeks an Offramp to Reality Road

    While it might not be readily apparent to those who read headlines and think they are well-informed about the state of affairs in the Middle East, there have been a few recent developments in the region that may not be obvious to casual observers. ...

  • The Much Awaited End of KJP

    December 1, 2024

    The Much Awaited End of KJP

    In a 1977 release, the Talking Heads included a lyric in one of their songs that somehow foresaw the approach to be employed by White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre (KJP): “You’re talking a lot, but you’re not saying anyth...

  • Captain Biden and His Economics Crew are Tempting Fate

    June 21, 2024

    Captain Biden and His Economics Crew are Tempting Fate

    An old Russian proverb admonishes readers to “Pray to God, but row away from the rocks.”   Good advice.  But based on the dreadful macroeconomic strategies and visible results of the Biden administration’s policies, the...

  • 2024: The Year of the Legal U-Turn?

    June 6, 2024

    2024: The Year of the Legal U-Turn?

    While it is customary to offer hearty congratulations upon achieving long-sought after goals, kudos are not deserved this year when it comes to assessing the adherence to the rule of law in America. In fact, if there were formal graduation ceremonies...

  • The emperor has no clothes -- and the public doesn't like what it sees

    May 11, 2024

    The emperor has no clothes -- and the public doesn't like what it sees

    A recent interview of a Biden Administration official illustrates how deep a policy hole this Administration has dug for us in a critical area. A newly recorded dialogue on the U.S. monetary system focused on the nature of money, borrowing, and ...