Jim Fedako

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11/27/2024 Power & Market Jim Fedako

“He really wouldn’t think he has built that gun, would he?” — Chief Justice John Roberts In his seminal article, I, Pencil, Leonard Read shows that, “not a single person on the face of this earth...

Logs Only Roll In One Direction: Fighting Kinetic Energy

11/22/2024 Power & Market Jim Fedako

Before anyone gets their hopes up about a reduction in government expenditures resulting from the upcoming Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), remember that, once rolling, a log rolls in one...

Subjectivity and Demonstrated Preference: A Possible Paradox

11/14/2024 Power & Market Jim Fedako

A few years ago, I bought a unique item. When I first became aware of it, I was intrigued and interested, but the price was $50 more than I was willing to pay ($450 versus $400). Wanting it, at my...

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Artificial Intelligence and Irrational Fears

04/23/2024 Jim Fedako

As artificially low interest rates damage the economy, progressives in Congress demand more of the same. In the vernacular, they want the economy to “take the hair of the dog that bit them.” Of course, this only makes things worse in the long run—which is where we are today.

Elections Now Decide Who Can Operate Your Car

03/08/2022 Jim Fedako

With the approval of Biden's infrastructure bill, it now turns out the US government is even in control of a "kill switch" that could disable your car if you are deemed "impaired."

The REAL ID Means a Real Leviathan

11/29/2021 Jim Fedako

While 9/11 is mainly forgotten, a deafening trumpet announces the presence of other supposed crises, such as covid and climate change. The Leviathan is now excited and encouraged by the possibilities of new rules and new IDs.

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