Worth trying to get this straight: public education and public schooling are not the same thing. Paying for it, ensuring that it's available, is not the same thing as it being directly supplied by government.

Windfall taxes really aren't a good idea at all.

Interesting oil tax number: Exxon pays more in income taxes than the bottom 50% of Americans.

It's quite wonderful to see certain bloggers getting a right proper spanking.

The more complex the legal system the more opportunities there are to subvert it.

Yes, it really is possible for you to save too much, especially when you're young.

And finally, no, this isn't a good idea.