“Who Will Build the Roads?” Part 1
Much of the time, however, it is the dismissal of a complex argument and is intended to close off discussion with a glib victory.
by Wendy McElroy
Everyone who argues for the free market over government involvement in the economy has heard this common comeback: “Who will build the roads?” Sometimes, the question is sincere and deserves to be answered with patience.
Much of the time, however, it is the dismissal of a complex argument and is intended to close off discussion with a glib victory.
It is annoying to answer and re-answer the same question for decades, but it is important to do so because the question “Who will build the roads?” captures a key obstacle to achieving a free economy. Namely, many people believe the private sector is either incapable of producing the goods and services society needs or that it would produce them in a destructive manner; for example, the profit-driven free market would produce such an expensive health system that the poor would be left to die.
Peso Tumbles Further After Leftist President-Elect Sheinbaum Confirms Drastic Reform
In a Monday press conference she previewed plans to put her cabinet in place, after which she confirmed that the "constitutional reform of the judiciary would be among the first reforms to be approved
By Tyler Durden
The Mexican Peso has continued falling against the dollar on news that the country's leftist President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum has committed to pushing through deeply controversial reforms of the judiciary widely seen as negative for Mexico's efforts to create an attractive and prosperous business climate.
In a Monday press conference she previewed plans to put her cabinet in place, after which she confirmed that the "constitutional reform of the judiciary would be among the first reforms to be approved." A fundamental change is that that federal judges will get elected by popular vote, instead of appointment…
Visualizing How Homicide Rates In US States Have Changed Since 2012
How much safer or more dangerous is the United States? The answer largely depends on the specific metrics used, and compared to when.
By Tyler Durden
How much safer or more dangerous is the United States? The answer largely depends on the specific metrics used, and compared to when.
For instance, if we look at state-by-state homicide rates from 2012 to 2022, there's a noticeable increase in most states. However, these rates are still below those recorded in the 1980s and 1990s…
George Clooney’s foundation to issue arrest warrant requests for journalists who say nice things about Russia
The Clooney Foundation for Justice’s Docket Project is pursuing secret arrest warrants for journalists in Europe whose reporting is favorable to Russia
by Cassie B.
The Clooney Foundation for Justice’s Docket Project is pursuing secret arrest warrants for journalists in Europe whose reporting is favorable to Russia in a move that a Kremlin spokesperson has labeled “insane.”
By now, we’re all painfully aware that facts and truth don’t matter to a lot of people if they don’t align with their views, and now this foundation, which was founded by actor George Clooney and his wife, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, is trying to use legal processes to stop professionals from doing their jobs.
Tesla Robotaxi: Everything We Know
Tesla plans to reveal its long-awaited robotaxi on August 8. Here's what we know about the "Cybercab" so far.
by Tim Levin
Lately, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has looked increasingly bored of the car business. He insists that Tesla’s future hinges not on selling more Teslas, but rather on artificial intelligence and robotics. A central piece of that vision revolves around self-driving cars that can be deployed as "robotaxis" that remove humans from driving entirely.
But Musk apparently doesn’t want to lean on humdrum Model 3 sedans and Model Y SUVs for his Uber competitor. Tesla says it's working on a purpose-built, dedicated robotaxi vehicle that Musk indicated may be called the "Cybercab" on a recent earnings call…
The hidden costs of owning a home are surging for Americans
The price for owning a home is rising rapidly – and we’re not just talking about mortgage payments.
By Matt Egan
The price for owning a home is rising rapidly – and we’re not just talking about mortgage payments.
US homeowners are now paying an average of $18,118 a year on property taxes, homeowners’ insurance, maintenance, energy and various other expenses linked to owning a home, according to a new Bankrate study.
That’s nearly the cost to buy a used car and represents a 26% increase from four years ago when it cost $14,428 annually to own and maintain a home.
All of these variable expenses are on top of the fixed cost of a mortgage, including property taxes, homeowners insurance, energy costs, internet, cable bills and home maintenance.
The findings are another reminder of how much more expensive life has become since Covid-19…
Coolest flying cars taking off in 2025
Flying cars may seem like the stuff of science fiction but there are several companies working on bringing them to market
by Claire Reid
Growing up, you might have dreamed of one day seeing flying cars zipping through the sky, and that dream looks like it could be a step closer to reality.
Several companies are working hard on getting flying cars to market – taking the idea from science fiction and making it real.
The designs for flying cars have a fair bit of range, with some resembling mini-helicopters and others – such as the XPeng Aeroht – looking more reminiscent of an actual car…
The Blackstone Invasion: Is Your Rental Next on the Chopping Block?
America's largest landlord is on a buying spree, and renters are paying the price of unchecked corporate greed.
By Reinette Senum
Hold onto your avocado toast because the notorious Wall Street mega-landlord Blackstone has set its sights on the Golden State's housing market. And they're not here to make friends or keep rents affordable. They're here to make cold, hard cash on the backs of hardworking Californians, one outrageously priced rental unit at a time.
Blackstone, led by billionaire CEO Stephen Schwarzman (who raked in a cool $1.2 billion in 2023 alone), has been on a recent buying spree, snapping up a staggering 8,300 apartments across California with its recent $10 billion acquisition of AIR Communities
Richard Grove IMPLODES Ben Shapiro's Logic re: Gaza | #GrandTheftWorld 186 (Clip)
Watch Richard Grove as he dismantles Ben Shapiro's pro-Israel arguments in this clip from #GrandTheftWorld episode 186. See the truth behind the propaganda unravel before your eyes.
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