Policy: Claims that the rich live off of “loans” and pay no taxes are exaggerated
The wealthy live off of loans and pay no income or capital gains tax. Not exactly, this is a distortion of what is being done.
Economic illiteracy: In response to high housing costs, government subsidizes more demand
Surely the way to reach lower housing prices is to give out subsidies to increase demand ... uh, no.
Social: “Charity” is a brand, but not reality of many non-profits
Many charities are now de facto government subcontractors you fund with your taxes. Should you also donate directly? Individual donations often make up little of their revenue.
Personal finance: Pilot pay – why you may want a licensed job
Experienced airline pilots earn $400k to $500k/year, thanks to licensing, unionization and anti-competition laws passed by Congress.
Autos: Plugin hybrids fail to deliver full benefit in real world usage
Study shows that PHEV owenrs operate their vehicles as PHEV electric vehicles far less than was assumed by the EPA. Many never plug into an outlet.
Health: The ACA was going to eliminate medical bankruptcy-but it did not
Pre-ACA, medical bankruptcy was a problem that the ACA would solve. As of 2025, medical bankruptcy is just as bad as it was pre-ACA.
Demographics: “70% of people turning 65 will need long term care” – is 100% misleading
Most long-term care for the elderly is provided at home, by family members. The 70% figure used by insurance salespeople is bogus.
Government: State spending, per capita (2024)
State spending per capita (2024). Some states spend (and presumably tax) much more than other states.
Policy: “Non-Government Organizations” (NGO) are heavily funded by government
NGOs are extensions of government, with 25% of funding coming from governments, and 1 in 5 getting >half of funding from government.
Media: The media finally noticed that the ACA failed
"For some in US, health insurance now costs more than the mortgage"
Health: Ending the ACA “mandate” led to lower premium hikes
Some claim that ending the ACA mandate for coverage led to higher prices. But in fact, premium hikes moderated once it was ended. Here's why that happened...
Economy: Americans pay 96% of Trump’s tariff costs
Trump goes full protectionism, seeks to have Americans pay higher prices for most everything, declares free trade over.
Public health: “Microplastics” in our bodies might not be real
The "microplastics" fears may have been false positive artifacts of bad science.
Gen Z: “Choosing the soft life”
Gen Z says "Boomers had it easy" but simultaneously says they reject the work and burnout culture of their parents. A bit of a contradiction.
Government: Who pays taxes?
Do the rich pay their "share" of taxes?