Let’s see. The price of oil and fuel went up sharply and Congress subsidized ethanol production. In the higher priced fuel market, a marginally profitable alternative energy source became more economical with a subsidy. Food became more expensive due to increased fuel costs plus increased scarcity. Now, the UN and others blame the U.S. for causing food shortages.

Like hell. Oil producers effectively encouraged the U.S. to become more energy self-sufficient and the U.S. responded by diverting food carbon into energy production. We have a classic example of unintended consequences beginning with the manipulation of energy prices.

Subsidy of alternative energy production is probably a mistake because subsidies hide real economics and distort profitability, however, the despots-R-us UN is delusional in blaming the U.S. for causing hunger.

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Dollars to doughnuts diagnosis

“[I]t is mistaken to treat these people as bullies, willfully precluding debate by hurling epithets like “racist” and “sexist.” This analysis implies an insecurity of these people which they do not feel. They thrill as much to the idea of open dialogue as anyone — but they think that a radical leftist perspective is truth, not opinion. To them, dialogue about a conservative perspective’s correctness is no more legitimate than dialogue about heliocentrism.”

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The Taxpayer Costs of Divorce and Unwed Childbearing

“To a greater extent than is recognized, China may have more closely replicated the political ordering of events that unfolded in western Europe: An autocratic regime at first tolerates those economic relationships that are conducive to prosperity, and then uses its powers to preserve the gains in wealth from disruption and organized plunder. As the people grow more prosperous, democracy matures.” p. 337

“[T]he widespread and secure ownership of property is the sine qua non of prosperity.” p. 341

“Democracy is a consequence of prosperity, in other words, not its cause.” p. 334

The Noblest Triumph, Property and Prosperity Through The Ages, by Tom Bethell, 1998, ISBN 0-312-22337-4.

Consider that the sheriff’s department knew ahead of time of the potential perpetrator and the potential threat to Legacy Academy, knew enough to make sure that the student was not admitted to the school, and only after trashing out the school day for Legacy Academy, interviewed the boy to determine that he was not a threat.

Also consider that the sheriff’s department did not notify Elizabeth PD of any of this. Elizabeth PD found out about the sheriff’s activities at Legacy from 3rd parties.

Did the sheriff exploit a situation for media attention? Again?

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FITNA part 1
FITNA part 2

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Pat Condell’s excellent commentary The Religion of Fear

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