The Great Fireworks Debate And The ‘Nanny State’
You’re welcome to leave the house at any time. But there is no God outside, just you and the consequences of your actions. Is that what you want? Are you sure?
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The UK Is in Freefall
England’s predicament has been managed and self-inflicted. Britain chose a path that prioritized symbolic commitments and distributional narratives over growth, affordability, and territorial cohesion.
How Chavez ‘Stole’ US Oil, Assets
The ICSID ruled that Venezuela should pay Exxon Mobil’s subsidiaries a total of $1.6 billion in compensation for its breaches. To date, the vast majority of the settlement has not been paid.