Globalization has brought huge overall benefits, but earnings for most U.S. workers -- even those with college degrees -- have been falling recently; inequality is greater now than at any other time in the last 70 years. Whatever the cause, the result has been a surge in protectionism. To save globalization, policymakers must spread its gains more widely. The best way to do that is by redistributing income. -- Kenneth Scheve and Matthew SlaughterYIKES!
Showing posts with label socialism. Show all posts
Showing posts with label socialism. Show all posts
Thursday, June 21, 2007
to resist the temptation of tinkering
Russell Roberts at Cafe Hayek addresses another harebrained scheme produced by the inability of humans to resist the temptation of tinkering. He quarrels, correctly imho, with the following proposal:
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Minimum Standards for Driver’s licenses and Identification Cards Acceptable by Federal Agencies for Official Purposes
While libby takes a fall, the beat goes on:
chertoff releases a proposal for implementation of the Real ID law (2 years after passage -- yes, they were dragging their feet.)
Cost? 23 BILLION! in 2006 dollars.
When you open the link to the pdf file -- buried on page 106 of 162 is the cost estimate.
23 effing billion effing 2006 effing dollars!
When you're setting up a police state, be sure to bring your visa card!
chertoff releases a proposal for implementation of the Real ID law (2 years after passage -- yes, they were dragging their feet.)
Cost? 23 BILLION! in 2006 dollars.
When you open the link to the pdf file -- buried on page 106 of 162 is the cost estimate.
23 effing billion effing 2006 effing dollars!
When you're setting up a police state, be sure to bring your visa card!
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
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