How Los Angeles Became a Stage for Political Spectacle
The deployment of 700 Marines to guard "two buildings" in downtown Los Angeles represents nothing less than the weaponization of American democracy for partisan gain. When more U.S. troops patrol the streets of Los Angeles than currently serve in Syria and Iraq combined—not to defend the nation, but to advance political careers—we have crossed a dangerous threshold that demands immediate recognition and resistance.
The Retribution Economy: How Presidential Favor Became Corporate Currency
How presidential retribution against critics like Elon Musk creates unprecedented corporate political risk requiring new business strategy frameworks for executives managing government relations, federal contracts, and regulatory compliance in an era where personal loyalty determines commercial outcomes.
The Credibility Crisis: How to Navigate Visionary Leaders' Pattern of Overpromising and Underdelivering
Elon Musk's decade of broken promises reveals a dangerous pattern: how financial success creates overconfidence that threatens credibility. Essential reading for executives and policymakers navigating visionary leader claims.
The Strength Trap: How America's Power Moves Are Making It Weaker
Current tariff and fiscal policies are undermining America's ability to respond to future crises. With debt at 100% of GDP and efficiency-killing trade barriers, the government safety net that rescued us in 2008 and 2020 may not be available next time. Strategic implications for business leaders.