A look at civility, or lack thereof…

https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/486819-civility-or-civil-war

Ms Evans does a nice job of explaining where we are and how we got here.

I made a call for civility here not too long ago, and it appears, with few exceptions, we have gotten better. But her conclusion gives little hope – IMHO. “It may take a new generation to restore common courtesy and decency to American politics once again.” I am reminded of the song “YOU HAVE TO BE CAREFULLY TAUGHT” from South Pacific. If the new generation is being taught by our actions today, the hope is dim. If they are taught to think for themselves and understand the importance of getting along with EVERYONE as best possible, then the level of hope increases.

MR: What is the proper fiscal response to the coronavirus?

https://marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2020/03/what-is-the-proper-fiscal-response-to-the-coronavirus.html

Questions an economist is pondering. I tend to agree with the point that there is too much we don’t know yet.

A question my wife and I discussed today: Should we disinfect the steering wheel of the car before getting in or before getting out?

I argued for before getting in, because then you know for sure it has been done. She argued for before getting out, because I might forget to do it.

Not being an economist, I still have to wonder: does this make sense

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/10/trump-pitched-0percent-payroll-tax-rate-for-the-rest-of-this-year-white-house-officials-say.html

A trillion dollar deficit, and the White House is thinking about eliminating SS and Medicare payroll taxes and adding in oil industry subsidies.
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