Tag Archives: washington
The Oil Curse Comes to Washington
Prices rise and prices fall. So, too, they fall and rise. This is how the supply and demand sweet spot is continually discovered – and rediscovered. When supply exceeds demand for a good or service, prices fall. Conversely, when demand … Continue reading
The Rug Yank Phase of Fed Policy
The political differences of today’s leading two parties are not over ultimate questions of principles. Rather, they’re over opposing answers to the question of how a goal can be achieved with the least sacrifice. For lawmakers, the goal is to … Continue reading
Go Occupy Yourself
Popular movements have their messiahs. Those eager to standup and champion the codswallop of the day. They have little regard for substance and clear thinking; they’re enamored with the indecency of the moment. Take Che Guevara, for instance. The Argentine … Continue reading