10 years later, here we are, still complaining about gas (petrol) prices, oil production politics, and consumer choice. Who’s gaslighting gas? What’s changed? The Big Three American car manufacturers have largely reduced or halted production of sedans, wagons, and hatchbacks, opting for less-efficient SUVs. Focus shifted from gas and diesel to full EV and hybrid…… Continue reading Gaslighting Gas?
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The Big Men
And now the last couple Alex Taylor Crime Stories, starting with America’s most powerful: The Big Men. That’s John Jacob Astor’s portrait. You’ll read about him and other derided magnates shortly. Will it feel as jealousy when a wildly successful person comes to greater power and influence? Haves vs. the Have-Nots? I never once took…… Continue reading The Big Men