Bitter? You Should Be! Why Obama Is Right Bitter? You Should Be! Why Obama Is Right
If you had to choose between Hillary or God for economic assistance, who would you cling to?
Apr 15, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
Put Inflation on the Political Agenda Put Inflation on the Political Agenda
Gas is up, sneakers are up, onions are up and eggs, too. The only thing that is not up is your income.
Mar 28, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
Economic Chaos, Political Consequences Economic Chaos, Political Consequences
As the federal bailout of the banking industry continues, is it too much to ask that McCain, Clinton and Obama abandon their blue-sky promises and address reality?
Mar 17, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
Vice President Rice? Vice President Rice?
If John McCain picks Condoleezza Rice as his running mate, Democrats should be afraid. Very afraid.
Feb 13, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
Energy Lessons from South Africa Energy Lessons from South Africa
South Africa's growth rate is outstripping its ability to generate electricity. There's a message here for us.
Feb 8, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
The Ron Paul Economy The Ron Paul Economy
OK, three-quarters of what he says is wacky. But his view of the Fed's contribution to rampant inflation is right on the money.
Jan 31, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
Bill and Hill’s Dangerous Game Bill and Hill’s Dangerous Game
The Clintons cannot compete with the enthusiasm Obama sets off so they are trying to destroy it. They just may succeed--but at an awful price.
Jan 23, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
Our Eroding Dollar Our Eroding Dollar
No matter how much it adds to inflation, the Fed, prodded by Wall Street, is poised to again lower interest rates--punching an even bigger hole in our purchasing power.
Jan 18, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
Coming to Terms With Huckabee Coming to Terms With Huckabee
There's a lot to like about Mike Huckabee. But when you look at his record, there's a lot to worry about.
Jan 9, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
Too Much of a Bad Thing Too Much of a Bad Thing
Hillary Clinton's touting her expertise over Obama--but is experience at political attack, mega-fundraising and cronyism really all that desirable?
Dec 21, 2007 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman