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The hidden cost of solar and wind
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The hidden cost of solar and wind
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Such a mensch
Apr 27
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Such a mensch
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MN - Loony Lefties
On the same day
Apr 25
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We’re misinformed and polarized
A great article in Wall Street Journal from Roland Fryer discusses his work analyzing how people filter information to confirm their prior beliefs.
Apr 21
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Facts Matter
April 2019 - an immigration judge found Garcia was a member of the MS-13 criminal gang and deportable
Apr 17
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Facts Matter
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March 2025 Border More Secure
Illegal Immigration
Apr 16
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March 2025 Border More Secure
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Tariffs not the problem (or solution)
Great article from The Grumpy Economist (John Cochrane) that I found interesting.
Apr 14
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Fair trade is important BUT…
https://x.com/optimistcskeptc/status/1910326835377807741?s=46&t=Y4fVsDnz2q8uZ3VNKeco4A
Apr 10
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Fair trade is important BUT…
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Probably not justified
Say his name - Austin Metcalf
Apr 9
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Probably not justified
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VAT is not unfair (or a Tariff)
A simplified analysis illustrates why EU Value Added Tax, VAT, should not be considered an unfair trade barrier (or a Tariff.)
Apr 7
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Bob Gonzalez
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VAT is not unfair (or a Tariff)
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Who pays tariffs?
https://x.com/optimistcskeptc/status/1907824001394573712?s=46&t=Y4fVsDnz2q8uZ3VNKeco4A
Apr 3
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Bob Gonzalez
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Who pays tariffs?
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Trump’s comparative DISadvantage
It's not reciprocal.
Apr 3
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Trump’s comparative DISadvantage
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