The claim that Harris lost because she was too conservative simply isn’t supported by the evidence

Nothing says government efficiency like a carveout for a new luxury football stadium to serve wealthy patrons.

Real GDP per worker (a measure of productivity) has increased over 60% in the US since 1991

Got my shingles vaccine this morning.

Reminder, this will be a taxpayer-subsidized stadium. TIF revenues come from tax collections.

Check out that crowd. County Administrator in 2008: "We anticipate it paying for itself from day one." Narrator: It did not pay for itself on day one, nor any day after that. I took so much grief for pointing out that this would be a boondoggle.

Yes, we know the A's are looking for investors. I don't think Fisher is going to find any takers who value the rudderless and stadiumless franchise at $2 billion. With tariffs and the economy not looking strong, this is even less likely. reviewjournal.com/sports/athleti…

"The Virtuous Circle"

The broken window fallacy

I am doing most of my posting on blue sky now, so if you're not there, head over. A couple of issues seem to be followed more here, like the A's stadium, but it's a pain to keep up with two platforms.

FYI, I'm no longer checking DMs here. There are plenty of other ways to contact me.