Ralph Nader's new novel "Only the super-rich can save us" is a fantasy from the longtime consumer activist detailing the possible intervention of 16 billionaires in the various causes general progressivism is currently worked up about. In … [Read more...]
Coakley looks away
Dear Martha Coakley: favoritism and backroom dealing is killing Boston. Maybe that should be on the agenda? "Particularly understanding this is the middle of a campaign, we get lots of complaints from folks who are adversaries who have a … [Read more...]
“Town Hall” politics fails
When it comes to local issues, "town hall" meetings with politicians are a failure. The politician attends on the side of one moneyed interest or another to tell the citizenry he is going to sacrifice their interests. The moneyed interest … [Read more...]
My $27B health plan
Just buy health insurance for all uninsured Americans. $27 billion. … [Read more...]
Goldman Sachs, cap n trade
Cap and trade will increase the price of all commodity trades for the benefit of Goldman Sachs, a tentacle-like presence in elected government such as the Congress, through White House appointments, as well as some less transparent areas … [Read more...]
Chiefs Thieves and Priests
The only institution that really counts is trust, if you like. And something's got to allow that to build. Property rights are just another expression of trust, aren't they? I trust you to deliver this property to me. I trust somebody else … [Read more...]
Green Economy Boondoggle
In July, U.S. Toyota dealers didn't have enough Prius models in stock to last two days, and many were charging thousands of dollars above sticker price for the few they had. Today there are about 80 days' worth on hand, and dealers are … [Read more...]
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