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Daily Archives: August 25th, 2015

A tax by any other name

For some reason, I’m fascinated by the concept of “rent-seeking”, which explains so much about the way our economy works, but is so little noted by our media or our politicians, even those we normally style progressives. Here’s the latest egregious example I’ve come across, courtesy of Atrios: H&R Block’s entire business model is premised […]

It’s a miracle!

Donald Trump has joined Jesus and the Virgin Mary and has appeared to the faithful in edible fashion, the Donald appearing as a tub of fat, which seems right.