The Idiocy of Using a $200 Billion Navy to Enforce a 140× Cocaine Premium

How Washington’s use of a $200-billion navy in the War on Drugs is economically irrational and effectively serves as price support for cocaine cartels.

by David Stockman

Last year there were 178 million alcohol drinkers in the US, which, unfortunately, resulted in 178,000 alcohol related deaths in the US. That’s a regrettable 0.1% fatality rate among users.

But alcohol isn’t illegal because America hasn’t forgotten the bitter lessons of the Prohibition disaster 100 years ago.

By contrast, the only illegal drug that comes in from Venezuela is cocaine. There is no evidence whatsoever by the Federal government’s own lights that any fentanyl comes into the US from Venezuela…

Best Crops for Cold Frames and Hoop Houses in Winter

Winter gardening works because sunlight drives growth inside cold frames and hoop houses, allowing you to harvest fresh food even when it’s freezing outside.

by Dr. Joseph Mercola

Winter gardening works because sunlight, not outdoor air temperature, drives growth inside cold frames and hoop houses, allowing you to harvest fresh food even when it’s freezing outside

Cold-tolerant crops like roots and hardy greens grow more slowly in winter but often taste better, giving you higher-quality produce during months when fresh options are limited..

Fire Departments’ New Emergency: Affording Their Trucks

Three companies have come to dominate the fire apparatus industry, putting the screws to our towns and cities.

by Eric Salzman

When I was a kid, one of the coolest things was that every year, a few days before Christmas, our town’s fire department would drive through all the neighborhoods in its gleaming fire engine with the lights flashing, giving short bursts of the siren. All the firemen were in full gear hanging off the sides, while Santa, sitting at the top, threw candy canes to us all. The fire department was special, especially to the kids whose dads or uncles were volunteers…

UK: Money Laundering Policies Result in Debanking of Hundreds of Thousands of People

An estimated 453,230 accounts – the highest figure in a decade – were shut down

by Prosperity Institute, Midlands-TV and GB News

An estimated 453,230 accounts – the highest figure in a decade – were shut down, according to figures released to The Telegraph under Freedom of Informatio­n rules. This trend has raised concerns about the impact of overregulation and anti-money laundering laws on account closures…

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