One of my quick formulas is that "rule of law" prevents corruption. Pardoning Blagojevich and trying to interfere with the Eric Adams, getting rid of the FCPA, CTA, CFPB are all clear signals that corrupt states are Trump's and Musk's model of government.

My contrarian side googled "is corruption good"? and, actually, there are arguments …

Just a vent: “post available to paid subscribers only” - sorry, guys (and I suspect it’s all guys) I can’t pay for everything in substack that I want to read. Seems like the guys with enough reputation and readership established over the years (yes, justifiably) are … guys.

I'll forgo your insights, valuable as they are, and give my money to lesser authors. I’m following and subscribing to some interesting women at this point; will let you know about POC as the year follows its path. (Doomed or …

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