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Freedom to Say “No” (or Say Nothing)? Kind of.

Freedom to Say “No” (or Say Nothing)? Kind of.

by Thomas Powell | Nov 30, 2017 | Uncategorized

A retweet from an illustration by Steve Kelley (shown here) got me thinking. The cartoon reminds me of a quote from Benjamin Franklin that I regurgitate often: “Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither...
The Digital Currency Industry – Bubble-flavored Bitcoins

The Digital Currency Industry – Bubble-flavored Bitcoins

by Thomas Powell | Nov 22, 2017 | Investing

The Bitcoin Bubble, is it real? Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have reached what I’ll call some “legitimacy checkpoints” that have reignited conversation around Bitcoin and whether it’s a smart investment. Believers see cryptocurrencies as a new asset class like...
The Proposed Tax Overhaul: Which Energy Industries Win? Which, Well, Don’t?

The Proposed Tax Overhaul: Which Energy Industries Win? Which, Well, Don’t?

by Thomas Powell | Nov 14, 2017 | Economics, Investing, Oil & Gas, Uncategorized

Whether or not some or all of the Trump Administration’s proposed tax plan will be instated remains to be seen (and markets continue to hold their breath). Trump plans to visit Capitol Hill this week to speak with House GOP re: the proposed tax bill. For now, we can...
Federal Scientists Confront Trump on Climate Change

Federal Scientists Confront Trump on Climate Change

by Thomas Powell | Nov 7, 2017 | Economics, Oil & Gas

Humans are the leading cause of recent rapid climate change, according to the Fourth National Climate Assessment, a report produced to inform policy on energy and climate change. Thirteen Federal Agencies drafted the report using 1,500 studies, which primarily...
And the Nomination for the New Head of the Federal Reserve Goes to … Powell!

And the Nomination for the New Head of the Federal Reserve Goes to … Powell!

by Thomas Powell | Nov 6, 2017 | Economics, Uncategorized

Last week, President Trump voiced his nomination for who would replace current chair of the Federal Reserve, Janet Yellen. Trump’s decision? Jerome Powell. When Yellen’s term expires in February of 2018, Powell will take the seat … if approved by the Senate of course....

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