Conversations With Clover – Part Deux
It is important to understand what we're up against - those of us who oppose human interactions based on violence. And what we're up against is . . . Clover. This...
Untergang for GM?
Picture that scene in the bunker. The Fuhrer railing at his generals, spittle-spewing maledictions about their treachery and lies.
Cue GM CEO Mary Barra - poor woman - inside the tube towers,...
What Might Cars Cost If We Had a Free Market?
It's a common gripe that new cars cost too much - and, they do.
As of last year, the average transaction price paid for a new car exceeded $30,000 for the first...
Another “Option” Now Mandatory
Rearview cameras are now mandatory - or soon will be, starting with model year 2018 vehicles (see here for more). The government takes the position that you and I cannot back...
Do Away With Dealers?
Did you know it's illegal to buy a new car from the manufacturer? That's right. In most states (48 states) so-called direct-buys are unlawful by statute.
It is a crime to not...
Should New GM Be Liable for The Misdeeds of Old GM?
The unfolding fiasco over GM's apparent shoving-under-the-rug of a potentially life-ending defect with the ignition switches in millions of its vehicles brings up the interesting issue of moral hazard and how...
Going Limp
I've read that it's an effective defense tactic to go limp - become deadweight - in the event someone's trying to force you to go with them. It's advice directed mainly...
It’s Never Enough
Are new cars "dirty"?
The average person probably thinks so, if he reads - and believes - coverage of the Obama regime's latest fatwa regarding tailpipe emissions standards. Here's the lead from...
“Clover” & “Gil”
The other day, Prison Planet published an article about government trolls who are paid to post disruptive comments on contrarian (anti-government/anti-corporate) web sites. We've long suspected such trolls have attempted to...
Seatbelt Laws and Gun Control
First, an acknowledgement. A reader suggested this - I'm merely taking the ball down the field... .
Getting pulled over for no other reason than you weren't wearing a seatbelt is now...