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Alien Abduction Insurance

Posted on September 23, 2025 by Tony Lima

Alien abduction insurance? Are you kidding me? Fortunately, the folks who ran this ad do have a sense of humor. Continue Reading →

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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“Everybody knows that once something is declared a right, the laws of supply and demand are automatically repealed.”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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Berkeley Bans Natural Gas
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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