Weekend links

Britain bets on offshore wind.

• The U.S. versus Europe debate continues. Here's are posts from Dan Mitchell of the Cato Institute, Tino from the Super Economy blog and two from Mark Perry.

• Larry Kudlow says the Obama Administration is rewarding losers and punishing winners. Hey, from those according to their ability, to those according to their need.

• How much cost does government regulation add to the cost of a car? Over $5,000 seems a reasonable guess.

• The Obama Administration has given Haitians illegally living in the U.S. protected status. It's the right thing to do.

• The Economist on Britain's expensive plan to promote clean energy. This, mind you, while the country is facing -- just like us -- enormous fiscal pressures.