Celebrating humanity's flourishing through the spread of capitalism and the rule of law
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in politics - USA Tags: 2024 presidential election, regressive left
What he said. It was one of Kamala Harris’s last jobs as VP: turn up in the Senate to swear in the new class of Senators. As Bonchie at RedState says, how hard can that be?: I mean, “the flag” isn’t exactly one of the harder parts to remember. It’s pretty much the entire point […]
I Pledge Allegiance To The… Ummm…!!
31 Dec 2024 1 Comment
in politics - USA Tags: 2024 presidential election, Internet
Politico has a fascinating interview with two of Trump’s primary campaign managers, Co-campaign manager Chris LaCivita (the other was Susie Wiles, the incoming Whitehouse Chief of Staff) and chief pollster Tony Fabrizio. They brought a lot of experience to the table. Bald and bearded, the two Italian-Americans are veterans of many a Republican campaign. Fabrizio […]
‘The Black Swan Election’
29 Dec 2024 Leave a comment
in applied price theory, international economics, International law, politics - USA Tags: 2024 presidential election, tarrifs
TweetThis letter of mine appears in today’s New York Times: To the Editor: Donald Trump complains that the fees Panama charges for ships to use its canal are a “complete ‘rip-off.’” How mysterious. Given Mr. Trump’s belief that “the most beautiful word in the dictionary is ‘tariff,’” he should be pleased that these fees are…
On Trump On Panama Canal Fees
28 Dec 2024 Leave a comment
in economics of crime, law and economics, politics - USA Tags: 2024 presidential election
“Lies.” That response was a mantra for President Joe Biden, who denied ever meeting or knowing about his son’s foreign dealings. Despite the pronounced lack of interest by most media outlets in the alleged multimillion dollar influence-peddling scheme, the House and conservative groups have doggedly pursued the matter and found overwhelming evidence that the President […]
Our Lying Eyes: New Photo Shows Biden with Hunter ‘s Business Associates Despite Past Denials
24 Dec 2024 Leave a comment
in law and economics, politics - USA Tags: 2024 presidential election
Below is my column in The Hill on the rising rage of the holiday on the left as we approach the second Trump inauguration. From looking forward to harassment at restaurants to the purchase of Antifa-themed Christmas gifts, some appear to be planning for a hate-fest in the New Year. Here is the column:
The Joy is Gone: A Liberal Hate-Fest for the Holidays
19 Dec 2024 Leave a comment
in economics of crime, law and economics, politics - USA Tags: 2024 presidential election
Below is my column in the New York Post on the news reports that President Joe Biden is seriously considering preemptive pardons for political allies. In granting what I have called “White Knight pardons,” Biden would achieve more of a political than legal purpose. Democrats are worried about the collapsing narrative that President-elect Donald Trump […]
The Danger of White Knight Pardons: Biden Could Fundamentally Change Presidential Power
29 Nov 2024 Leave a comment
in health economics, politics - USA Tags: 2024 presidential election, economics of pandemics
Trump has announced the appointment, so it is worth thinking through a few matters. While much of the chatter is about the Great Barrington Declaration, I would note that Bhattacharya has a history of focusing on the costs of obesity. So perhaps we can expect more research funding for better weight loss drugs, in addition […]
Jay Bhattacharya at the NIH
26 Nov 2024 1 Comment
in politics - USA Tags: 2024 presidential election
I’ve always been a big fan of James Carville, the political strategist who turned 80 last month. I love his Louisiana accent, his curmudgeonly behavior and pull-no-punches discourse, and his inevitable appearance on television wearing a Louisana State University shirt, the place he went to college (he was also in the Marines). You may remember […]
In which James Carville disappoints me
22 Nov 2024 Leave a comment
in politics - USA Tags: 2024 presidential election
There could be a fascinating constitutional stand-off, with Trump’s more controversial Cabinet picks. There are three ways they can be appointed. The third option is one being talked about. It relies on the clause in the constitution that says: He shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the […]
A cunning plan?
17 Nov 2024 Leave a comment
in discrimination, gender, law and economics, politics - USA, property rights Tags: 2024 presidential election, free speech, gender gap, political correctness, regressive left, sex discrimination
I keep thinking that Pamela Paul, who is consistently heterodox by criticizing the “progressive” left, will be given the boot as a regular NYT op-ed columnist. But I’m happy to see that she’s still in there swinging, this time criticizing the progressive (do I need to keep calling it that?) brand of transgender activism in […]
Pamela Paul on politics and transgender issues
17 Nov 2024 Leave a comment
in politics - New Zealand, politics - USA Tags: 2024 presidential election
I was surprised, indeed astounded, when I discovered that some of my New Zealand friends were enthusiastic about Donald Trump’s winning the US presidency. How could they be supportive of such a man becoming the chief executive of the most powerful country in the world? How could John Key support such a man for President?…
DON BRASH: WHY I WOULD NOT HAVE VOTED FOR TRUMP
16 Nov 2024 Leave a comment
in politics - USA, television, TV shows Tags: 2024 presidential election, Age of Enlightenment, free speech, political correctness, regressive left
15 Nov 2024 Leave a comment
in economics of climate change, energy economics, environmental economics, environmentalism, global warming, politics - USA, transport economics, urban economics Tags: 2024 presidential election, electric cars
Four principles will likely guide the Trump Administration’s actions on the auto industry in the next several months: (a) tariffs to protect domestic auto industry jobs, (b) fighting against mandates that tilt the playing field toward an EV technology that is both widely unpopular especially for load-carrying vehicles, (c) lowering the overall cost of owning reliable transportation for American consumers, and (d) consumer choice, not government mandates, must drive the auto and truck marketplace.
Trumping the Electric Vehicle Mandate
14 Nov 2024 Leave a comment
in politics - New Zealand, politics - USA Tags: 2024 presidential election
Prominent leftwing commentator Matt Yglesias posted a nine point vision for how the Democrats can return to “common sense”. They resonate with many and are below. None of these are radical. I thought it would be interesting to assess NZ Labour and Greens against the nine points.
How would NZ Labour do using this vision
14 Nov 2024 Leave a comment
in business cycles, economic growth, fiscal policy, industrial organisation, international economics, labour economics, law and economics, macroeconomics, monetary economics, politics - USA, property rights, public economics Tags: 2024 presidential election
Oliver Hartwich writes – In his victory speech, Donald Trump promised Americans a new “golden age”. While he had the numbers to win the election, the economic realities he faces will make delivering on his promise challenging. Trump’s victory reflects many Americans’ frustrations with living standards and inflation during the Biden-Harris administration. Vice President Kamala […]
Trump’s victory: Golden age or fiscal reckoning?
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