Aetna, America’s third largest health insurer, has decided to drop out of the Obamacare exchanges in 11 of the 15 states it was participating in. The Obama administration is attempting to block a deal between Aetna and Humana that would give the merged entity more pricing power with customers and providers. Aetna had warned the […]
Can You Guess the Least Free State in America?
Over at the Cato Institute, William Ruger and Jason Sorens have compiled the 2016 ranking of Freedom in the 50 States. This is the fourth bi-annual edition of the rankings. Can you guess how your state fared? Take a look at the map below to find out. And if you guessed New York was the […]
Panic at JFK Highlights the Need for Situational Awareness
Last night panic spread through New York’s John F. Kennedy airport as reports of shots fired spread. Two terminals were closed, passengers were fleeing blindly and ducking for cover, and police escorted innocent civilians out of the building with weapons drawn. In reports, travelers told the media they ran because everyone else was running. Without […]
America Deserves an Informed Choice, Let Johnson Debate
At TheHill.com, Brent Budowsky urges the inclusion of Libertarian Party candidate, Gary Johnson in the presidential debates to give America the informed choice it deserves in November. The presidential debates should offer the American people an opportunity to evaluate the candidates for president and make an informed choice about the future direction of the nation. […]
Gary Johnson’s plan to get on the debate stage
Will Gary Johnson Debate? Will Gary Johnson make it to the debate stage? He needs 15% in the polls to make it. The Commission on Presidential Debates has told venues hosting debates to prepare for three podiums on stage. Johnson is within striking distance of participating in the debates.
A Third Podium for Debates
Politico reports that venues scheduled to host the presidential debates are preparing for the possibility of three participants. The directive comes from producers working for the Commission on Presidential Debates and it’s meant, they say, to force the university hosts to be prepared and not as a reflection of the state of the race. But […]
Johnson/Weld Graded by Cato
Gary Johnson and Bill Weld received good grades from Cato when they were governors. Cato report cards are here. The best governors get an “A” and the worst get an “F.” The reports covering Johnson and Weld were written by Steve Moore and various coauthors. Here are Johnson’s grades, with a few notes from the […]
How Much is Your $100 Worth?
How much is that Benjamin in your pocket really worth? If you live in New York or California, it may be a lot less than you think in relative value terms. But no surprise, your money is worth least in Washington D.C., where the relative value of $100 is a mere $84.67. Meanwhile, in Arkansas […]
RAGE Gauge: Americans Unhappy
Throughout July, Americans signaled that they’re feeling more risk. Gold prices pushed higher, people bought more guns, and most frighteningly, dissatisfaction with the country jumped from 69% to 82%. It’s obvious the current political campaign is having an effect on people’s moods, and rightly so. No matter who you’re voting for, no one can deny […]
Bob Lutz on the Auto Industry
I saw this interview with Bob Lutz in the September 2016 issue of Car and Driver. C/D: Because automakers eat so much capital, will we eventually see only four or five remaining? BL: It’s likely. With autonomous cars, you’re gonna see more consolidation. Once we have transport modules, you order off the phone and brands […]
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