A new weekend begins.

I keep hearing the argument that the Bush economic policies are good for the economy. But the stock market sure does not seem to agree.

by reader ilsm There are many ways to erode government management and the public trust aside from careerist public officials: Two other ways I have seen are hiring out Advisory and Assistance Services and the second is contracting out entire functional organizations. The second is referred to as A-76. Mark Mansfield Director of Public Affairs, […]

U.S. Crude Oil Imports from All Countries (Thousand Barrels) Decade /Year 1967 411,649 1977 1,935,012 1987 1,705,922 1997 3,002,299 2007 3,656,170 The chart indicates a doubling of imported oil in twenty years. Population has doubled since the sixties. How is the US going to maintain per capita consumption at these levels? How can a market […]

Part of a staff report from reports from EIA and others mentioned. It occurs to me also, is there a difference between a ban and a moratorium? In a Nutshell _ On the Outer Continental Shelf, 82% of federal natural gas and 79% offederal oil is located in areas that are currently open for leasing._ […]

Although a lot of people are aware that ‘Low Cost is Out There’ it is difficult to impossible to find anyone who takes it seriously. Some experts simply dismiss it out of hand (Samwick), others point to the Stochastic Projections and simply deem it unlikely (Biggs), then again others reject it on grounds that run […]

by rdan An article in Forbes states: Brilliant doctors often work closely with big drug companies, and they seem to like their corporate partners just fine. Too fine, say their vocal critics–no doctor can have objective views about Lipitor when he takes Pfizer’s money to develop or test it. But when the critics are doctors […]

Hat tip to coberly for pulling this off the internet…how much is tongue in cheek?Just enough. Do not forget to also tip the pilot for a safe journey. Attendant: Welcome aboard Ala Carte Air, sir. May I see your ticket? Passenger: Sure. Attendant: You’re in seat 12B. That will be $5, please! Passenger: What for? […]

by spencer For all the worries about the Fed having to raise rates this fall to fight inflation I suggest you look at this relationship. It suggests there is little or no reason to worry about either higher inflation or higher fed funds.

by rdan In an attempt to keep history accurate about sensible policies, this post points out the obvious source of the ban on drilling for oil off coast. So much for blame your favorite partisan in comments. The NYT mentions that Mr. Bush has long advocated opening up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska […]