Opinions – Page 21 – Prologue Journal

Will Trump Respect the Fed’s Independence?

Wall Street Journal A little jawboning won’t hurt, but firing Powell or designating a ‘shadow chairman’ would. https://www.wsj.com/articles/will-trump-respect-the-feds-independence-powell-fomc-rates-66915851

The Bald Eagle Is Heaven-Sent

Wall Street Journal Soaring with symbolism, America’s new national bird is mentioned in the Bible at least 30 times. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-bald-eagle-is-heaven-sent-national-bird-biblical-significance-symbolism-82ff4fa6

The Book on Jimmy Carter’s Desk

Wall Street Journal ‘The Duties of the President’ ran 1,483 pages of dry legal text. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-book-on-jimmy-carters-desk-1f920df2

Technology Can Help Drain the Swamp

Wall Street Journal Let digital innovation do to federal employees what it does to corporate management. https://www.wsj.com/articles/technology-can-help-drain-the-swamp-ee7371e8

Jimmy Carter Was a Great Citizen

Wall Street Journal His presidency fell short in important ways, but his life can serve as an example to all Americans. https://www.wsj.com/articles/an-exemplary-citizens-imperfect-presidency-jimmy-carter-georgia-inflation-peanut-shah-iran-soviets-salt-habitat-5170f99f

A New Year Isn’t a Blank Slate

Wall Street Journal But it’s a chance to practice tolerance and treat our neighbors more charitably. https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-new-year-isnt-a-blank-slate-history-religion-revolution-e025495c

President James Earl Carter, 1994-2024

Wall Street Journal A centrist Democrat in a center-right era, he deregulated airlines and railroads but was defeated by the left of his own party. https://www.wsj.com/articles/james-earl-jimmy-carter-dies-president-democrat-11630952557

Regrets, Biden Has Too Few

Wall Street Journal The President and his aides reportedly thinks he made a mistake in dropping out of the race. That explains a lot. https://www.wsj.com/articles/regrets-biden-has-too-few-defeat-president-election-race-f687818d

Trump Is Right on H-1B Visas

Wall Street Journal Enlightened nationalism understands the need for immigrant talent. https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-is-right-on-h-1b-visas-immigration-work-jobs-e3e9ec71

How Europe Cripples Its Defenses

Wall Street Journal ESG rules and left-wing critics stymie defense financing and investment. https://www.wsj.com/articles/europe-defense-esg-investment-russia-european-commission-15f465cb