Democracy Lost: The Epstein Links

  ANALYSIS and OPINION To date, the Jeffrey Epstein Files (which as of this posting on February 13, 2026 have still not been fully turned over to Congress as required by law), clearly show that Epstein’s sphere of connections was wide and included not only Trump, but also Elon Musk, Secretary Lutnick, ex Prince Andrew Read More …

Genocide in America? A Realistic Scenario

  OPINION and ANALYSIS: From the the long overdue release of a mere portion of the Epstein files, the recent Davos meeting of the Super Rich  and certain statements recently made by the likes of Elon Musk and the Godfather of AI, Geoffrey Hinton the most dreadful conceivable scenario emerges as at least a plausible Read More …

MUSK: Asset or Threat to US?

  ANALYSIS and OPINION: Through the merger of two of his companies Elon Musk’s estimated net worth is now around $800 billion.   Given the vasteness and strategic nature of entire business portfolio is Musk a vital asset necessary to defense of the United States, or is he a threat to it? There’s no question that Read More …

Novel re The Fair Wage Fight

Originally this post was for only Part 2 of our novel (in audiobook form) dealing with struggle on several levels.  East versus West, he versus she love triangles and espionage activities of the U.S. in connection with Chinese interests in the Panama Canal.  However it’s main purpose is the point out a little discussed fundamental Read More …

How to Make Pay Fairer Rao Part 10

As a public service, we are offering for free (for a yet to be determined limited time) a crucial part of our novel Rao’s Solution.  This particular Part gets to the essence of the solution–or at least a first step to achieving fairer pay in the workplace.  This will, not only help folks become more Read More …

Reducing Rich v Poor Wealth Gap Audiobook: Part 1

  Here it is.  Part 1 of Rao’s Solution in audio form. Free markets and capitalism are a great way to produce wealth.  However, although a novel, Rao’s Solution points out a fundamental reason why the gap between rich and poor folks will always increase in an unregulated economy.    And,  the proof is actually Read More …

IMPORTANT BUT IGNORED vol 3

[ANALYSIS and OPINION] This page like it’s two predecessors contains videos and information that we think is very important, however, these videos and or content have not been given enough attention or clicks by the general public. Note:  Unless otherwise expressly noted, all opinions in all videos and on this website are those of reasonandbalance.com Read More …

Power v Morality: Trump re Venezuela

  Analysis and Opinion This is really about greed and the desire for power.  Should that path be taken or should we seek a more sane path constrained by universally recognized moral principles and the rule of law? This video addresses the grave moral and ethical issues facing America. Who are we? All Americans will Read More …

Preventing Man’s Enslavement by AI

OPINION AND ANALYSIS: We already posted one video which suggests the drastic, perhaps unrealistic steps necessary for man and democracy to survive AI.   Nothing is going to be easy or surefire, but the solution set forth in this video is more practical. Here’s the first video.  It may be totally unrealistic but let’s face it, Read More …