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Climate and Energy: The Case for Realism

Climate and Energy the case for realism

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Climatologist Dr. David Legates discusses his new book Climate and Energy: The Case for Realism. In this book, Legates tackles the issue of climate change from a Christian perspective, aiming to dispel common misconceptions surrounding the topic. He argues that green energy and climate regulations, rather than fostering the flourishing of life, actually restrict it, making them anti-human and, by extension, anti-Christian. Legates posits that oil and gas represent human solutions to the challenges we face. Furthermore, he criticizes the environmental movement for relying on fearmongering and exploiting panic, suggesting that such tactics detract from constructive dialogue and solutions.

Interview with Kurt Gerwitz

Kurt Gerwitz explains his perspective on the economy and how it’s affecting everyday people. The Biden administration has been accused of dishonesty, with critics arguing that it professes goals contrary to the outcomes of its actions; for instance, while President Biden claims to aim for reducing inflation, the measures taken by his administration appear to only exacerbate the issue. Furthermore, it is argued that Biden’s policies are facilitating corporate greed, contributing to the economic strain on ordinary Americans. Critics suggest that the logical remedy to counteract what they see as Biden’s regressive policies is to reduce the size and scope of government intervention in the economy. Meanwhile, Democrats assert that they have a plan to tackle shrinkflation, a phenomenon where products decrease in size or quantity while their prices remain the same or increase, through a yet-to-be-disclosed bill, adding another layer of debate to the administration’s economic strategies.

Interview Janak Joshi

Dr. Janak Joshi notes why he is a candidate for Congressional District 8. Learn more here.

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Kim Monson's Quote of the Day:
March 11, 2024

It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own interest.

Adam Smith

Adam Smith (1723-1790), a Scottish economist and philosopher, is often hailed as the father of modern economics. His seminal work, “The Wealth of Nations” (1776), laid the foundations for classical economics and introduced the concept of an economy’s natural order, advocating for the benefits of free market economies. Smith argued that economic prosperity and growth are achieved when individuals are free to pursue their self-interests within a competitive marketplace. He introduced the idea of the “invisible hand,” suggesting that an unintended social benefit results from individuals’ pursuit of their own interests. Besides economics, Smith made significant contributions to moral philosophy, notably through his earlier work, “The Theory of Moral Sentiments” (1759), where he explored the nature of ethics and human sympathy. His ideas on moral philosophy and economic theory have profoundly influenced the development of economic thought and policy-making over the centuries.

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