Michael Schaus

Writer, artist, and recovering political humorist | Cigar "enthusiast" and cocktail aficionado | Founder of Schaus Creative LLC |

[Michael Schaus @schausmichael]

Feeling frustrated lately? My latest Creative Discourse newsletter:

"Those humors are what drive us to amplify our efforts. Frustration is a fuel we must harness to move forward, rather than a bludgeon from which we should retreat."

https://t.co/acOT1c7fEO

[Jared Polis @jaredpolis]

How to successfully reduce inflation:
1) Drop tariffs
2) Repeal Jones Act
3) Create bipartisan fiscal commission (the signal alone will help reduce inflation)

[Scott Lincicome @scottlincicome]

The questions surrounding Nvidia/Huang, China, the Commerce Department (Lutnick), & Trump are one of many reasons why the US government shouldn't have a financial stake - a cut of overseas sales, equity stakes, etc - in the same firms it regulates.

Today it has DOZENS.

[Eric Boehm @EricBoehm87]

NEWS: Broad coalition of right-leaning and free market groups warn that "continued federal investment in private companies is deeply troubling and sets a dangerous precedent for the future."

They oppose a provision in the NDAA that would allow the seizure of more equity stakes.

[Peter Schiff @PeterSchiff]

The CPI rose 0.4% in Oct., bringing the total rise so far in 2026 to 4.15%, with two more months left to go. 2026 is on pace to hit 5% inflation, which is higher than the 3.4% and 2.9% experienced during the final two years under Biden. Under Trump, inflation has gotten worse.

[Nick Gillespie @nickgillespie]

It's astonishing to me that any MAGA types remain in doubt as to why Trump lost Latino votes he gained in 2024. It's one thing to seal a border, it's another to racially profile ppl en masse--something every American finds repellent. Via @CatoInstitute's @David_J_Bier

[Voices of Liberty @VoLDaily]

“A democracy can itself be as tyrannical as a dictatorship, since it is the extent, not the source, of government power that impinges on freedom.”

— William F. Buckley Jr.

[Tax Foundation @TaxFoundation]

Tariffs are taxes.

Tariffs are regressive taxes.

Tariffs are distortionary, regressive taxes.

Tariffs are distortionary, regressive taxes that raise prices for US businesses and consumers.

[Nick Gillespie @nickgillespie]

MAGA is dead, but ever-increasing government notched another win yesterday. https://t.co/bzS7Ms3o2k

[Michael Schaus @schausmichael]

Maybe if Trump had merely renamed a few more bodies of water or bragged a bit more about all the gold adornments he’s scattered throughout the White House, things would have ended differently Tuesday night...

[𝔼𝕝𝕝𝕚𝕠𝕥 𝕄𝕒𝕝𝕚𝕟 @ElliotMalin]

Oh, and @TPAction should probably not meddle in primaries ever again.

[Casey Mattox @CaseyMattox_]

Happy Confirmation of Priors Day to all who celebrate!

[Michael Schaus @schausmichael]

@BeshearStan How is there not an "all of the above" option listed on this ballot!?

[Scott Lincicome @scottlincicome]

Today, the Trump administration announced its 41st equity stake in a private US company (this time: the drone-maker Neros).

Also, be sure to get out and vote today to stop socialism in America.

[Rory Sutherland @rorysutherland]

Interestingly, Bletchley Park in World War Two followed exactly this approach. They didn't hire people for a role. They hired interesting people and allowed them to find out what they were good at.

[Nevada Independent @TheNVIndy]

OPINION by Michael Schaus: “The party’s Trump-first approach toward partisan politicking has undeniably damaged its reputation among the nonpartisans, moderates and casual voters who are needed to win general elections.”

https://t.co/xLR79glp00

[Las Vegas Locally 🌴 @LasVegasLocally]

Found the most Vegas costume in Vegas

[Michael Schaus @schausmichael]

@senatorshoshana @RickEcon Never been on cinnamon pass... but it's long been on my list. I love that whole area of Colorado!

[Michael Schaus @schausmichael]

@senatorshoshana @RickEcon Definitely one of those things that gets even more fun the more you do it! DM me if you ever have questions... or if you just want to show off your skills.