Tag Archives: government meddling
The Chinese Fiasco
The twilight receded into the vista of the glowing port lights. Docked container ships melded into the profusion of overhead cranes. Sporadic refinery flares overtook the final sparkles of dusk. The sun slipped beyond the far side of the Palos … Continue reading
The Fed’s Edifice Crumbles Away
There have been many appeals to ignorance over the last several years with respect to the effectiveness of monetary policy. One popular tactic of policy goons is to point to an improved economic statistic – like unemployment – and self-adulate … Continue reading
How the World Becomes Unrecognizable
Ninety three percent of Americans believe Elvis Presley is dead. That means 7 percent believe he’s still alive. The real insight here is that 7 percent of Americans are morons. The secondary insight is that a statistical result of 93 … Continue reading
One Destructive Bad Idea
Over the years, we’ve come across many bad ideas. Rap music, for instance. Or legal tender laws. But the real measurement of a bad idea is how much popular destruction it can bring. It’s a real shame there’s no warning … Continue reading