We are daily reminded of the massive upgrades, from the Biden administration to the Trump administration, from the very top on down. It would not be a surprise to learn that the Trump White House’s janitors are superior to those of the Biden administration.
The members of the cabinet stand out as well, and few as much so as Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, who replaced the hapless (and clueless) “Pothole Pete” Buttigieg. And Secretary of Transportation Duffy, on Thursday, took to his official X account to give New York Governor Kathy Hochul what my grandfather would have described as a “dad-gum good piece of his mind.”
.@GovKathyHochul — the federal government and @POTUS are putting New York on notice.
Your refusal to end cordon pricing and your open disrespect towards the federal government is unacceptable.
Just as your high tolls and no free road option are a slap in the face to hard…
— Secretary Sean Duffy (@SecDuffy) March 20, 2025
Secretary Duffy’s post continues:
Just as your high tolls and no free road option are a slap in the face to hard working Americans, your refusal to approve two vital pipelines that will lower fuel costs by 50% are against the public’s best interests.
Your unlawful pricing scheme charges working-class citizens to use roads their federal tax dollars already paid to build.
We will provide New York with a 30-day extension as discussions continue.
Know that the billions of dollars the federal government sends to New York are not a blank check. Continued noncompliance will not be taken lightly.
Cordon pricing, or congestion pricing, is a toll scheme where (in the case of New York) people driving into the city are charged a high toll to enter the city – specifically, Manhattan below 60th street. It places a considerable burden on people who work in the city, a city many of them can’t afford to live in – and now can’t afford to drive into. […]
— Read More: redstate.com
At Last, a Company With Integrity in the Gold IRA Industry
For several years, I’ve been vetting out precious metals companies in search of the best. I believe in gold and silver but it’s hard to find integrity in the Gold IRA industry. The vast majority operate with shady tactics and gigantic spreads that take advantage of Americans who simply want to protect their life’s savings.
I’ve found a handful that I like and I’ve worked with some of them. By no means would I “unrecommend” them because, again, I vetted them out and found them to be above the fold. Unfortunately, it isn’t hard to be better than the rest when the rest are so darn awful.
After years of searching, I finally found a company that truly operates with integrity. Augusta Precious Metals has three important attributes that set them far above the competition:
- Non-Commissioned Sales Team: I cannot stress how important and unique this is. With just about every other company in the Gold IRA industry, the sales teams make commission from every account they open. This means they steer their clients toward the gold and silver products with the highest commission. With Augusta Precious Metals, the team is solely focused on putting the best gold and silver for their clients into their IRA. They get paid to serve the best interests of the Gold IRA client, NOT their own commission pay.
- Incredibly Low Fees: Most Americans would be shocked if they knew the spread other Gold IRA companies charge. Augusta charges just 5% versus up to 45% elsewhere.
- No Pressure, No Gimmicks: There’s an understanding among most in the Gold IRA industry that fear and pressure is the way to go. Augusta Precious Metals takes a sober approach when working with clients because they hold integrity in the highest possible regard. This is why they don’t offer gimmicks like “free” or “bonus” silver. It’s also why they do not apply pressure tactics to get quick sales. Their educational and transparent approach to doing business is exceedingly rare in the Gold IRA industry.
