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Tariff mapThe Origins of Tariff

The Origins of Tariff

Posted on March 23, 2025 by Tony Lima

Today an interesting tidbit came across twitter about the origins of tariff.  That is, the etymological origins, not the activity. Continue Reading →

Posted in Economist "humor", Public Service | Tagged etymology, featured, tariff
Privateers vs U.S. Navy Your Constitutional Right to Be a Pirate

Your Constitutional Right to Be a Pirate

Posted on July 4, 2024 by Tony Lima

Article I, Sec 8 of the Constitution gives Congress the power to grant citizens “letters of marque and reprisal.” You, too, can be a pirate. Continue Reading →

Posted in Politics, Public Service, Useful tips | Tagged Constitution, featured, letters of marque, pirate, privateers
Scott Adams Bring back Dilbert!

Bring Back Dilbert!

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Tony Lima

Vote to get Dilbert back into the San Jose Mercury-News. With the permission of Scott Adams I am running the write-in campaign. Continue Reading →

Posted in Public Service | Tagged Dilbert, featured, scott adams

Economist Thoughts

TARIFF, n. A scale of taxes on imports, designed to protect the domestic producer against the greed of his customers. — Ambrose Bierce

“Everybody knows that once something is declared a right, the laws of supply and demand are automatically repealed.” – Ben Shapiro, podcast, September 4, 2018

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Recent Posts

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  • Berkley’s Natural Gas Ban Will Cost Consumers August 4, 2026
    Congratulations, Berkeley residents. Not only do you get to pay more for your electric stove, you also contribute to greater greenhouse gas emissions. Continue Reading →
    Tony Lima
  • Berkeley Bans Natural Gas August 4, 2026
    It’s the ultimate NIMBYism to adopt a plan that will increase overall statewide emissions, continue to outsource a major part of greenhouse gas emissions to another city, and reduce your city’s GHG emissions by a trivial amount. Continue Reading →
    Tony Lima
  • Ryan Bourne on the Minimum Wage July 15, 2026
    Periodically, some politician decides that we need a shiny new minimum wage. Yes, their proposals always move in the same direction: higher. Continue Reading →
    Tony Lima
  • Treasury Markets Roiled by Inflation Fears June 13, 2026
    Zerohedge was the first report of this I saw. The 30 year Treasury bond auction June 10 was as close as we’ve come to a failed auction. Continue Reading →
    Tony Lima
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