The garden party revolt

America has the world's most expensive stick, says Bill Bonner. But you can't hit bees with a stick.

We went to a delightful garden party in Washington. Everybody had an idea. Some smart. Some stupid.

These were bright, well-educated people. Many had gone to Harvard or Yale. Many held high positions in the government. Others were successful lawyers, businessmen, or entrepreneurs. Some thought the key challenge of the 21st centurywas protecting the environment. Some thought energy scarcity was the most important thing. Still others were worried about saving the European experiment.

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