There are three phrases, each of which is three words long, that govern the thinking of economists. Supply and demand High bid wins At some price I will focus on the final three words: “At some price.” I want to raise its corollary: “At what price?” THE COST OF REVOKING OUR RIGHTS Everyone in this country says he has a right to this or that. Rarely is the word “right” rightly defined. The confusion has always been there. It is the difference between the right to something and the right to be immune from something. If I have a right … Continue reading →

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As of this Saturday, February 27th, a peace proposal brokered by Russia and the United States is scheduled to take effect in Syria for one week. But if last Monday both the US and Russian presidents expressed hopeful optimism that the war in Syria might be coming to an end this Saturday, then why on Tuesday would Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Bahrain issue warnings to all its citizens in Lebanon to immediately evacuate as well as impose a travel ban to Lebanon. Beirut, Lebanon is located only 54 miles from Syria’s capital Damascus. Hence, an invasion force through … Continue reading →

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It’s largely a choice of style, not substance, dirty business, as usual, continuing no matter who succeeds Obama. Still, Snowden has a point. Hillary Clinton, like husband Bill, got super-rich through speechmaking, lucrative book deals, and other Big Money handouts. Lots came from Wall Street and other corporate supporters – a rogue’s gallery of crony capitalist interests buying influence. Her public financial disclosures show she earned $2,935,000 from 12 speeches to Wall Street banks alone from 2013 – 2015, five for $225,000 (her usual fee). Deutsche Bank paid her $485,000, Goldman Sachs, an astonishing $675,000 for a single speech. Wall … Continue reading →

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It’s more than likely you know someone who’s obsessed with their own image. A quick scroll through social media can reveal the narcissists in a constant stream of selfies; you might even be one. Narcissists think they’re better, smarter, and more important than the people around them – and they want to be treated as such, experts say. A new TEDEd video breaks down the different types of narcissism, from the obvious to the not-so-obvious, and explains how these traits almost always take a turn for the dark side. Psychologists define narcissism as an ‘inflated, grandiose self-image,’ and it has … Continue reading →

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Here’s one way to get around the high cost (and hassle) of owning a car… Don’t. Bizarrely, GM – a company that makes cars – thinks it’s time to stop selling cars. Rent them to people instead. By the hour. It is investing in this idea, heavily. The automaker reportedly spent $500 million to buy a controlling stake in Lyft, which is a ride-sharing company like Uber. GM also just announced the ramping up of its own in-house ride-sharing service, an app called Maven.      It lets you call up a Chevy Spark, say, for as little as $6 per hour. … Continue reading →

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1. If You Carry a Gun in America 5 things a criminal defense lawyer wants you to know. Article by Marc J. Victor. . 2. Far Worse Than the Mafia Roger Stone talks to Lew about the Bush Crime Family. . 3. The Entire World Is About To Get Hammered And most people are going to suffer, this time, says Jim Rogers. . 4. The Fraud of Democratic Socialism Dom Armentano on Bernie Sanders.  . 5. The Miracle of a Baby’s Growth to Manhood Since it’s impossible, there must be Something Else involved, says Fred Reed. . 6. Hillary: Headed for the Slammer Or just defeat? … Continue reading →

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If you cap the volcano, eventually the pressure beneath rises to the point that the cap gets blown off in spectacular fashion. That the dramatic upheavals of war, pestilence and environmental collapse can trigger social disorder and revolution is well-established. Indeed, this dynamic can be viewed as the standard model of social disorder/revolution: a large-scale crisis—often a bolt-from-the-blue externality—upends the status quo. Another model identifies warring elites and imperial meddling as a source of revolution: a new elite forcibly replaces the current elite (known colloquially as meet the new boss, same as the old boss) or a dominant nation-state/empire arranges … Continue reading →

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By Dr. Mercola Scientists have linked physical exercise to brain health for many years. In fact, there’s compelling evidence that physical exercise helps build a brain that not only resists shrinkage but increases cognitive abilities1 by promoting neurogenesis, i.e. your brain’s ability to adapt and grow new brain cells. In essence, physical activity produces biochemical changes that strengthen and renew not only your body but also your brain — particularly areas associated with memory and learning. The converse is also true. Researchers have shown a sedentary lifestyle correlates to brain shrinkage, which increases your risk of memory loss and other … Continue reading →

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