December 20, 2007 – William M. Briggs

Can increasing fuel economy standards result in more gas consumed?

Yes. Congress recently passed an increase in fuel efficiency standards for cars, from 25 MPG to 35 MPG, a 40% jump. So you would expect that, when this law goes…

Philosophy

What is the environment?

The environment is, of course, something that only you can save. It is something to be preserved. It has a spiritual essence. In hotels anxious to reduce their laundry bill,…

Hostage ads are cancelled.

The bizarre "We are holding your child hostage," and the innumerate "Over 12 million kids are being held hostage" ads --- which I wrote about here -- have been canceled,…

Paul Murphy on Should Government Proscribe Equality? The Works Of David Stove 4September 5, 2024
In more cynical moments, I sort of maintain that a nuke lobbed at Tel Aviv that misses By just enough…
Cary D Cotterman on Should Government Proscribe Equality? The Works Of David Stove 4September 5, 2024
Inequality based on merit, intelligence, talent, etc. is good. Inequality based on birth (House of Lords) is absurd. Much of…
Hagfish Bagpipe on Should Government Proscribe Equality? The Works Of David Stove 4September 5, 2024
Bah -- /blockquote
Briggs on Should Government Proscribe Equality? The Works Of David Stove 4September 5, 2024
All (as if I arranged it), All remaining hereditary peers will be removed from the House of Lords next summer,…
Hagfish Bagpipe on Should Government Proscribe Equality? The Works Of David Stove 4September 5, 2024
"My idea is that some great chastisement is needed to shock people back to their senses." That is generally how…