Category Archives: Regulations and regulators

A Look at Private Equity’s Medicare Advantage Grifting

More on why Medicare Advantage is a criminogenic environment. And private equity has gotten in on the action.

GoFundMe Has Become a Health Care Utility

Increased reliance on GoFundMe for big medical bills (for those that can even raise money) confirms that the US medical system is predatory.

The California “Department of Political Health” Mandates Covid Infection with Its New “One Day” Order (and How to Stop Them)

California’s new rule mandates Covid infection, violates California’s Adminstrative Procedures Act, and its stated purpose is not justified by statute.

New Study Questions LNG as a “Bridge Fuel” in Decarbonization

Biden taps the brakes on LNG expansion. A sop to environmentalists or a sign of things to come?

Net-Zero Targets Face Reality Check

Net-zero is staring to look like a big zero. Not at all good news to those who would like this planet to be hospitable in 100 years.

The Real Reason Your Grocery Bill Is Still So High

Big Ag price gouging is driving still elevated grocery store prices. When will that become a political issue?

Cancer in the Corn Belt Sparks Actions to Fight Farm Fertilizer Nitrate Contamination

Long-standing concerns about fertilizer runoff leading to toxic nitrates in water supplies look to be getting more traction.

‘Rooftop Solar Is the Future, but It’s Also a Scam’

The solar panel business illustrate how corporations will always find the least acceptable solution to any problem, as they have with AI

The FTC Is Attacking Drugmakers’ ‘Patent Thickets’

The FTC is scoring some early wins in challenging drug company overreach via using patents on delivery methods to extend drug patent life.

Looting of Boeing Set to Continue, Epitomizing Decline of Late-Stage AngloSphere Capitalism

Boeing is in far worse shape than is apparent, even with its quality debacles. And the big reason is the company can lumber on despite that.

The U.S. Finally Started to Crack Down on Crypto in 2023

An overdue clean-up in crypto has finally started. But will it go very far?

Our Coming Insecure Energy Future: The Network Conundrum

A key issue for the vaunted energy transition seems not to have gotten the attention it warrants. Reader input appreciated!

World Bank Enables Foreign Aid Theft

The World Bank encourages governments to reduce capital controls, draining precious foreign exchange and government resources.