TSA Failure
Thursday May 2, 2024 | Randall G. Holcombe

I’ll admit up front that one reason I’m writing this is that I am a disgruntled TSA customer. My tax dollars pay for the “service” I get from the TSA, and I’m not happy with the service. I don’t want to have to take off my shoes as a prerequisite for boarding an airliner. Travelers from European airports don’t have to and don’t seem more at risk because of it. I’ve been harassed by TSA employees that I’m sure fit the definition of sexual assault. Also, I’ve missed more than one flight because the TSA lines were backed up. (OK, I’ve missed a total of two, but that’s still too many.) If you are happy with the service you get from TSA, feel free to add a comment. (more…)

Less Marx, More Mises
Tuesday April 30, 2024 | Randall G. Holcombe

I ran across this article on CNN’s website and found it quite interesting. It appears that the appeal of Karl Marx among Latin Americans is waning and being displaced by the ideas of Ludwig von Mises. (more…)

Trump, Jackson, and the Deep State
Monday April 29, 2024 | Randall G. Holcombe

An article on CNN’s website says that Donald Trump’s criticism of the deep state is “a declaration of war on the federal government...” that will transform federal government employees into “an army of suck-ups.” It goes on to say, “Trump seeks to sweep away civil service protections that have been in place for more than 140 years. ... His plans would eliminate or dismantle entire departments.” (more…)

President Biden’s Costly New Student Loan Relief Scheme
Monday April 29, 2024 | Craig Eyermann

Who knew canceling student loans for millions of highly educated, well-to-do Americans could run up the federal government’s budget deficit by billions? (more…)

Will the Blundering FDA Receive More Power?
Wednesday April 24, 2024 | Raymond J. March

The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability recently hosted Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Robert Califf in a hearing to discuss the agency’s recent blemishes. The Committee’s website stated that “under the Biden Administration, the FDA has stumbled from crisis to crisis.” (more…)

The Oakland A’s Stadium Shenanigans
Monday April 22, 2024 | Craig Eyermann

The story of where the Oakland Athletics baseball team will play after they leave the Oakland Coliseum this season has taken some surprising turns. (more…)

DEA and FDA Duke it Out Over Marijuana Scheduling
Friday April 19, 2024 | Raymond J. March

This November, Floridians will vote on an amendment that would allow citizens over 21 years old to use and possess marijuana for recreational reasons. Early polls indicate bi-partisan support. However, whether the amendment builds enough support to reach the 60 percent approval threshold in the next seven months is anyone’s guess.  (more…)