John Snobelen

1 week ago | torontosun.com | John Snobelen

I always wondered what would happen if you put the economy in a blender and turned it on high. Now, thanks to U.S. President Donald Trump, we know. Trump tossed international trade into a blender and flipped the switch. Global markets spun around as trillions of dollars spilled out. Froth formed around lost jobs and evaporating savings. Moving just as fast as the markets, various contradictory explanations of the “master plan” driving the carnage spun out of control.

3 weeks ago | thesudburystar.com | John Snobelen

Published Mar 28, 2025  •  Last updated 7 hours ago  •  2 minute readA Canadian and an American flag are shown in Windsor on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. Photo by Dan Janisse /Windsor StarArticle contentBenjamin Franklin was a clever fellow. He once allowed that “experience keeps a dear school, but fools will learn in no other.”Advertisement 2This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article contentArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.

3 weeks ago | torontosun.com | John Snobelen |Eddie Chau

It is a rare occurrence when we take the time or have the wisdom to learn from the experience of others. This election cycle, we Canadians seem determined to ignore the painful lessons playing out around the world. Our southern neighbours are a good example. America has a debt problem. Its current federal debt, in U.S. dollars, is about $36.6 trillion. All those zeros add up to a debt per taxpayer of $323,048. It costs money to service debt, and this year, Americans will pay $1.9 trillion in interest.

4 weeks ago | calgarysun.com | John Snobelen

•   •  You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentBenjamin Franklin was a clever fellow. He once allowed that “experience keeps a dear school, but fools will learn in no other.”Advertisement 2Sign In or Create an Account Article contentArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team. We apologize, but this video has failed to load.

1 month ago | thesudburystar.com | John Snobelen

Published Mar 14, 2025  •  Last updated 2 hours ago  •  3 minute readA Canadian and American flag are shown near the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Photo by Dan Janisse /Windsor StarArticle contentI found myself at a rodeo south of the border last week. It goes without saying the event was in a rural area in a deeply red state. Advertisement 2This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.