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Mock and Rob COVID eviction moratorium fraud

COVID Eviction Moratorium Fraud

Posted on August 3, 2021 by Tony Lima

The COVID eviction moratorium fraud story broke on the Mock ‘n’ Rob podcast August 3. From PA: there is a surge in home buyers from NY. Continue Reading →

Posted in COVID, Current issues | Tagged covid, eviction, featured, fraud, MocknRob, moratorium
Petition summaries featured Change.org Petitions are Rife with Fraud

Change.org Petitions are Rife with Fraud

Posted on June 13, 2020 by Tony Lima

Never sign a petition on Change.org. The wording of petitions can be changed without giving up any current signatures. Change.org is encouraging fraud. Continue Reading →

Posted in Product Reviews | Tagged change.org, featured, fraud, petition

Mini-Clawback, Oregon Exchange Version

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Tony Lima

But never fear – the Feds want their money back! Oh, wait, just kidding. The Feds want money back all right. About $800,000. Continue Reading →

Posted in Current issues, Economic policy | Tagged ACA, exchange, fraud, healthcare, Oregon

Madoff Judged Using the Stewart Standard

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Tony Lima

Thus Mr. Madoff should have received a sentence of about ¾ of a calubtun. Continue Reading →

Posted in Economic policy | Tagged 100 million, ancient mayans, bernard madoff, champion, five months, fraud, martha stewart, stewart sentencing, stock market losses

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“Everybody knows that once something is declared a right, the laws of supply and demand are automatically repealed.”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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  • Iowahawk Shows How to Use Excel to Draw Your Own Hockey Stick September 22, 2026
    Remember the "hockey stick?" No, not the kind used in the National Hockey League.  This hockey stick is a curve first proposed by Michael Mann. It is the output from his climate model. Continue Reading →
    Tony Lima
  • Secrets of Making Money September 21, 2026
    About a century ago, the PBS NOVA put together "Secrets of Making Money." This video detailed the many then-new security features built into the redesigned $100 banknote. Continue Reading →
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  • Your Constitutional Right to Be a Pirate September 4, 2026
    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 →
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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
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