Just Asking Questions, 03/13/25
Source: Reason
“Tom Woods: The COVID Lessons We Can’t Forget.” (03/13/25)
https://reason.com/podcast/2025/03/13/tom-woods-the-covid-lessons-we-cant-forget/
Author: Thomas L. Knapp
Paraguay Punches Above Its Weight
Source: Foundation for Economic Education
by Fabricio Antezana Duran
“When thinking about Latin America, most people immediately think of its giants: Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Colombia. Big cultures, big economies, and a notable presence in international affairs. But a new player has been making increasingly prominent appearances on the global stage: Paraguay. This small, landlocked country of nearly seven million people, located in the heart of South America, has historically been overlooked in international economics and diplomacy. Yet, despite its size and relative obscurity, Paraguay is beginning to crack the formula for economic success.” (03/13/25)
Everyday Samurai, episode 67
Source: Everyday Samurai
“The Brutality of Conflict and the Illegality of Martial Law.” (03/13/25)
Portugal sets elections for May 18 after government collapse
Source: Deutsche Welle [German state media]
“Portugal will hold an early general election on May 18th, the president announced after dissolving parliament late Thursday. This will be Portugal’s third election in just over three years. President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa urged voters to perform their civic duty, while acknowledging the difficulties the country is facing. The announcement comes after Prime Minister Luis Montenegro lost a confidence vote on Tuesday, forcing a collapse of his government. He will now act in a caretaker capacity until a new government is formed. The confidence vote was called after Montenegro became embroiled in a conflict of interest scandal involving his family’s law firm. He continues to deny any wrongdoing.” (03/13/25)
https://www.dw.com/en/portugal-sets-elections-for-may-18-after-government-collapse/a-71916398
Dead Athena moon lander seen inside its crater grave from lunar orbit
Source: Space.com
“We now have shots of the Athena moon lander’s final resting place. Athena, the second lunar lander from Houston company Intuitive Machines, tipped over during its touchdown on March 6, ending up on its side within a small crater near the moon’s south pole. This orientation prevented the lander’s solar panels from capturing enough sunlight, and Intuitive Machines declared Athena dead on March 7. Athena beamed home a few shots of its surroundings before giving up the ghost. And we now have views of the lander and its crater grave from on high, courtesy of NASA’s sharp-eyed Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO).” (03/13/25)
Rising, 03/13/25
Source: The Hill
“Shutdown Schumer is going to give Elon and DOGE exactly what they wanted: Robby Soave.” (03/13/25)
https://thehill.com/hilltv/rising/5192769-rising-march-13-2025/
Our Beautiful Economy Was a Terrible Thing to Waste
Source: RealClearPolitics
by Froma Harrop
“Trump was handed a great economy, ‘The Envy of the World,’ according to financial media. His trade war, lack of coherent economic policy and perhaps low interest in governing when cameras aren’t present have investors close to panic. The Dow Jones Industrial Average has lost more than 2,000 points since Election Day. Consumer confidence just scored its largest decline since August 2021. Americans are falling behind on car payments at the highest rate in more than 30 years. Inflation and employment numbers have gone wobbly, and the U.S. dollar is losing value. (By the way, the Russian stock market is doing splendidly as are the European bourses.)” (03/13/25)
Dog bites man: Schumer to vote for more government spending and debt
Source: The Guardian [UK]
“The Senate minority leader, Chuck Schumer, said on Thursday he would vote for a Republican-written bill to fund federal agencies through September and avert a government shutdown. Schumer’s comments suggest that his members are prepared to provide the necessary votes to clear a procedural hurdle ahead, allowing the seven-month spending measure to advance to a final vote.” ()3/13/25)
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/13/schumer-republican-bill-shutdown-trump
Year Zero with Tommy Salmons, 03/13/25
Source: Libertarian Institute
“Parenting w/Kyle Matovcik.” (03/13/25)
https://libertarianinstitute.org/blog/parenting-w-kyle-matovcik
Banning children from social media?
Source: The Price of Liberty
by Nathan Barton
“Australia has taken a drastic step, passing a law (and apparently enforcing it) to prevent people under age 16 from using social media. Now, even more are arguing that DC needs to also enact such a law. For the entire Fifty States and territories. Not much has been published about this in the past six or so weeks, or since the new regime started taking over DC. But it has been reported that twelve States so far have restricted teen access to social media and many more have seen legislation introduced to do so. Three States’ legislation have been blocked by courts. The most recent (reported on WTVR-TV) is Virginia, where lawmakers have passed a bill limiting social media use for those under age 16.” (03/13/25)
https://thepriceofliberty.org/2025/03/13/banning-children-from-social-media/