Category: "Public Policy & Economic Policy"

Drill, Baby, Drill. A Cautionary Tale

12/25/14 | by nicasaurus | Categories: Public Policy & Economic Policy
Gasoline prices have been dropping dramatically these past few months. You would think that is a good thing. After all, the drop in energy prices provides a boost to the economy: Money not spent of fuel is spent on other things; people drive more when… more »
 

Free Market Funnies

10/22/14 | by nicasaurus | Categories: Public Policy & Economic Policy
Yesterday, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed “bipartisan legislation that clarifies and strengthens an existing law about direct auto sales...” The intent of the law is to prevent Tesla Motors from selling its electrically-powered automobiles… more »
 

The Zombie Apocalypse

08/18/14 | by nicasaurus | Categories: Public Policy & Economic Policy
  It is upon us. The living dead, in contrast to their portrayal in cinema as mindless flesh-eaters moving in a slow, relentless shuffle to destroy civilization, have morphed into creatures that appear to be what most of us assume are white,… more »
 

The American Libertarian

08/01/14 | by nicasaurus | Categories: Public Policy & Economic Policy
  “Libertarian” is a description applied to a wide variety of political philosophies in American society. The common thread at the core of each is an emphasis on individual liberty. At times, libertarianism appears as a political ideology, or as a… more »
 

Dear FCC

06/04/14 | by nicasaurus | Categories: Public Policy & Economic Policy
The text of the comment I submitted to the FCC on the proposed Open Internet Rule and the subject of Net Neutrality: “It is manifestly evident that, in function, the Internet is a public utility. As such, the stakeholders of this utility are the… more »
 

Hearts and Minds

06/02/14 | by nicasaurus | Categories: Public Policy & Economic Policy
  A hypothesis developed through non-rigorous observation: Most of us derive our political beliefs primarily on the basis of emotion rather than reason. When stating our position on an issue, it is not uncommon to begin with the phrase “My feeling… more »
 

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