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Stupid Taxes vs. Smart Taxes

The Political Orphanage

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This chapter explores the maritime disaster of the Royal Charter in 1859, detailing its ill-fated journey from Australia to Liverpool amidst a brewing storm. It emphasizes the critical decision-making errors that led to the loss of 450 lives as the captain ignored dire warnings to find shelter.

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