Chet Collins

Rivian Says Senate Climate Deal Puts It at Disadvantage - WSJ

The company, in particular, takes issue with a planned cap that would make any electric trucks, SUVs and vans selling for more than $80,000 ineligible for the federal subsidy. It also opposes the proposed income restrictions. Buyers with household incomes of $150,000 or higher—$300,000 for married couples—wouldn’t qualify for the credit on new EV purchases.

Sorry, Rivian, but the government picked you as a loser.

Justice Department Files Lawsuit Challenging Idaho Abortion Law - WSJ

The Justice Department says Idaho’s abortion restrictions unlawfully conflict with a federal law that requires hospitals accepting Medicare to provide emergency treatments, which can sometimes include abortion.

I must’ve missed all of those DOJ lawsuits against states and municipalities “decriminalizing” marijuana, a Schedule 1 Narcotic. Growth, sale, and distribution is a serious federal offense. These massive grow operations and retail distributions are so out in the open, DOJ must be dunking on all of those cases!

I know well, answers Jesus Christ, that one drop of my blood, or a simple prayer, would be sufficient for the salvation of the world. But neither would be sufficient to show the love which I bear to men.

-St. Alphonsus Liguori

Putin Awards Self Medal Of Freedom For Dropping Gas Prices - Babylon Bee

After months of singlehandedly raising America’s gas prices without any help whatsoever from the Biden administration, Russian President Vladimir Putin has mercifully given Americans a short break by lowering the price at the pump. For his benevolence and valor, he has awarded himself the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

‘Inflation Reduction Act’ Is an Insult to Used-Car Salesmen - WSJ Opinion

If a bill that reduces the deficit by $300 billion over 10 years represents “inflation reduction,” what are we to make of a law Congress passed last year that increased the deficit by an estimated $1.7 trillion in less than two years?

Field Notes are a delight.

Federal Student-Loan Program Cost Estimate Was Off By $311 Billion, Government Watchdog Says - WSJ

According to Friday’s GAO report, which examined the federal program dating back to 1997, it lost money on loans issued in all but one year over the past quarter-century. Originally, the Education Department estimated the loans would generate $6 in income per $100 lent out. The GAO analysis found the loans wouldn’t make money, but actually cost the government $8.88 per $100 in loans.

Democrats Quickly Redefine ‘Loss’ After Losing Congressional Baseball Game - Babylon Bee

“Yes, some sports commentators have defined ’loss’ as any game in which you have fewer runs than the opposing team,” acknowledged Pelosi. “But there has never been an officially accepted definition. And many experts are saying this was not actually a loss.”

Watching YouTube on my tv. This is nice!