By Lambert Strether of Corrente. Politics “But what is government itself, but the greatest of all reflections on human nature?” –James Madison, Federalist 51 “They had one weapon left and both knew it: treachery.” –Frank Herbert, Dune Key dates coming fast now, so I added some counters: Here is a second counter for the Nevada […]
Monday, December 29, 2025
How To Roast the Planet with Good Intentions: The Climate Equity Act
A new bill illustrates how not to tackle climate change.
Private Equity’s War to Preserve Surprise Billing
Sadly, private equity has beaten back legislation to curb surprise biling.
Coronavirus: Go Forth and Multiply
An ugly take on the coronavirus.
Why No Retired Generals Oppose America’s Forever Wars
How generals promote top-level groupthink.
2:00PM Water Cooler 2/20/2020
Today’s Water Cooler: SC and FL polling, Bloomberg, Sanders, Warren, NV, debate hot takes, impeachment, AOC, employment, leading indicators, manufacturing, virtual meetings, fecal matter in TX and NC, Medicaid, economic statistics, homelessness, Internet of Sh*t
The Potential Climate Consequences of China’s Belt and Roads Initiative
The anticipated heavy use of coal in building out China’s Belt and Road effort is a climate change train wreck.
To Tackle Inequality, We Need To Start Talking About Where Wealth Comes From
How to combat cultural beliefs that justify extreme inequality.
Russia Is Defeating The U.S. In The Middle East Oil Game
The US made a mess of Iraq, and at considerable cost, and Russia is in the process of picking up the best pieces.
Live Blog: Democrat Presidential Primary Debate #11 in Las Vegas, NV
Candidates! Candidates! Candidates! ★★★ Six candidates on one stage! ★★★ Come on down!
Bad Bets and the Corona Virus Epidemic
Bad bets by individuals, the state, and globalizing elites
2:00PM Water Cooler 2/19/2020
Today’s Water Cooler: New polls, Bloomberg, Sanders, NV caucus, SC, IA recount, Obama and torture, producer prices, household spending, China containers, Smile DIrect, Blue Apron, Groupon, millennials and the Fed, societal collapse books, wood skyscrapers, hedgies, consciousness, Trillbillies
