[Vigilanteman]

"The price of oil above $100 is artificial," he said. "It's not correct."

Weird thing is that this guy might possibly be right.

The reason that is stayed above $100 for so long is that the OPEC cartel worked out pretty well.

Now? Not so much.

Local governments have discovered the same thing when they begin to outsource some of their functions. People who aren't "entitled" can often perform those functions more efficiently and at lower cost.

[blam]

"Local governments have discovered the same thing when they begin to outsource some of their functions. People who aren't "entitled" can often perform those functions more efficiently and at lower cost. "

(ahem) Out sourcing never fed a hungry child.