Bullies prey on the weak but are easily intimidated by bigger bullies.
Containing Communism
Category: Politics
The Founding Principle
Supposedly the founding principle of the U.S. is freedom.
Choosing between Amendments
If the courts had to choose between the First Amendment and the Second Amendment, which would they choose?
Flourishing
Why do some people flourish at the expense of others?
Loss Aversion
Loss aversion powerfully influences how we view the world.
AI is the Future
Sadly, AI will probably have a big impact on the future.
The Pollution Paradox
Because of the lobbying system, politics becomes dominated by the most damaging commercial enterprises. This comic is based on an article by George Monbiot.
Valuable Companies
Companies used to make valuable things. Now they are valuable because of their stock prices.
Freedom to Compete
The Federal Trade Commission recently voted 3–2 to ban noncompete agreements. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce plans to sue over the rule.
It’s Tax Day
Tax Day could reasonably be renamed Lobbyist Day.
Here’s a good article about filing taxes in the US. The dialog about paying taxes comes from this NPR conversation.
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