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Are Politicians Really as Stupid as Pundits Say?
Politicians — elected officials — are street smart rather than book smart. If you care about influencing government policy it helps to know how …
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Laissez-Faire Today
Ahead of the Curve — Nicaragua’s Enormous Potential
In December of last year, I left my career to travel the world for one year. My plan was to visit as many countries …
The Death of Obama’s “Noble Lie”
Back in 2009, to accuse President Barack Obama of lying about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was to crawl onto a pretty …
Sacrificing Your Privacy to Keep You Safe
Six months ago, I stepped out from the shadows of the United States Government’s National Security Agency to stand in front of a journalist’s …
The Zero Interest Option Could Wreck the Economy
Economic history is primed to repeat in the nastiest of ways unless the government stops distorting the price of something we use every day. …
Is Bitcoin a Viable Currency?
Bitcoin has been making headlines for months now. Extreme price fluctuations have sparked a vigorous debate: Is it a currency or a scam? Is …
Harvard Study Finds “Striking” Rejection of Obamacare by Young Americans
A new survey from Harvard University found a large majority of young Americans do not believe the law will save them money, do not believe it will improve their health, and do not intend to sign up for insurance through the new exchanges.
Turn Your Desk Into a Pharmaceuticals Factory
Both research and production look poised for a revolution as 3-D printing applies its high-tech charms to the business of creating chemical compounds and turns the production of medicine into a DIY project.
Papal Infallibility
Uh-oh! The new pope, Francis from the Pampas, has just warned us to beware the “tyranny” of capitalism. Each man worships his own gods. …
New Bubbles, Short Memories
No other price pops during a boom like that of condominiums. The common view among savvy real estate types is condos are the last …