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The Cerf Report explores the intersection of power, policy, and principle. Essays on governance, capitalism, and the moral costs of influence—from Washington to Wall Street.

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Might Is Right—Again
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#geopolitics #internationallaw #Venezula #Worldorder #strategicprecedent
Might Is Right—Again
Venezuela isn’t an exception. It’s a signal that the post-1945 order is eroding—and that “might makes right” is back on the table.
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January 5, 2026 at 5:04 AM
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The founders fought to end monarchy. Today, Congress rents it out. This essay explores how legislative cowardice, donor capture, and economic complicity are reshaping American power. #nokingsday #Congress #Authoritarianism #AmericanDemocracy #PoliticalCorruption #Capitalism #thecerfreport
October 18, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Robots, Not Tariffs: The Real Manufacturing Revolution
We’re not bringing back 1955 jobs—we’re scaling output with automation.
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#Manufacturing #Automation #Tariffs #GDP #FutureOfWork
April 9, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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When Congress Fails: How Legislative Dysfunction Reshapes American Governance
Has the weakening of Congress pushed the United States to the brink?
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March 29, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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How Trade Built Every Superpower—And Protectionism Led to Their Decline
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How Trade Built Every Superpower—And Protectionism Led to Their Decline
The Fatal Flaw of Economic Isolation
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March 23, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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Why is Finland Happier than America?
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Why is Finland Happier than America?
I recently came across an article ranking the world's happiest nations and heard a talking head claim that America’s decline in happiness is due to the decline of religion. That caught my attention. D...
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March 23, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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What If We Embraced True Free Market Competition in Auto Manufacturing?
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What If We Embraced True Free Market Competition in Auto Manufacturing?
For just a moment, think big picture—what if we opened our auto market to unrestricted global competition?
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March 23, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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Finland ranks #1 in global happiness for the 8th straight year, while the US hits its lowest rank ever (24th). What's their secret? Is it religion, economics, or something deeper? Check out "Why is Finland Happier than America?" open.substack.com/pub/thecerfr...
Why is Finland Happier than America?
I recently came across an article ranking the world's happiest nations and heard a talking head claim that America’s decline in happiness is due to the decline of religion. That caught my attention. D...
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March 20, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Are Free Markets Really Free Without Transparency?

Consumers should get what they pay for. Businesses should compete on quality, not deception.
Transparency isn’t regulation—it’s what makes competition real.

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March 19, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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The 2018 steel tariffs cost U.S. manufacturers $3B, killing more jobs than they saved. Tariffs fuel inflation, cronyism & lost exports—hurting growth for decades.

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#TariffCosts #TradeWars #Inflation #HiddenCosts #GlobalTrade #MarketDistortion
The Hidden Long-Term Costs of Tariffs
Tariffs don't just raise prices—they reshape economies in ways that are hard to reverse.
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March 12, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Tariffs: The Hidden Tool of Corruption and Favoritism
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Tariffs: The Hidden Tool of Corruption and Favoritism
In economic policy discussions, tariffs are often presented as a means of protecting domestic industries, preserving jobs, or ensuring national security.
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March 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM