I am interested in other’s opinion on this topic. I believe in free markets. I don’t believe the govt knows best or takes into consideration my best interests, or even the best interests of society as a whole. However, when I read articles, such as the one below, I begin to question the whole concept of a free market. So...

Since we are so good at avoiding financial meltdowns in the United States due to our ability to print money in whatever quantity we deem necessary, why not export our expertise abroad? It’s the humanitarian thing to do, right? Besides what difference does another billion make at this point? Lately I have been at a loss for wo...

I can't seem to get the Chimpmunks out of my mind. They are the poster children for Peak Helium. I stumbled upon this article the other day and immediately thought of Stuck and his promise to do a complete “Peak” series of articles from the periodic table. Since he has not covered Peak Helium yet, I thought I would ...

New dictionary word of the day: geotags Word that needs to be deleted from the dictionary as it is no longer in existence: privacy. Web Photos That Reveal Secrets, Like Where You Live By KATE MURPHY Published: August 11, 2010 When Adam Savage, host of the popular science program “MythBusters,” posted a picture o...

“It’s a very good thing that food and energy are not included in the core CPI because if people around the world actually had to eat and consume energy there might be a problem.” --Michael Krieger, KAM LP, see full article here. Protectionism is increasing around the world and agriculture is not left out. After ...

While the headline below is technically correct, rising wages will lift spending, the reality is that wages and jobs are being cut for many Americans. Bernanke Says Rising Wages Will Lift Spending By BLOOMBERG NEWS Published: August 2, 2010 Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said rising wages would probably spur househol...

Last night Prop C was overwhelming approved by Missouri voters. Proposition C amends the Missouri Constitution to make it unlawful for any Missourian to be forced to purchase health care. It rejects ObamaCare. While the amendment will likely be challenged in court by the Obama administration, it sends a clear message to the federal ...

I feel like a frog in a soon to be boiling pot. Only problem is, I haven’t figured out how to successfully jump out and still survive – an unintended consequence of trying to save myself and my fellow frogs. Unintended consequences surround us. Lately it feels like these consequences are beginning to suffocate us. Congr...