Category Archives: Economics
Once you accept the premise that government can take money from citizens simply because they have “too much”, as we have already done with the graduated income tax, the “wealth tax” is not far behind. Story here: http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs/daily-ticker/taxing-wealth-answer-boosting-long-term-growth-dan-132914787.html … Continue reading
“Who will help me plant my wheat?” asked the little red hen. “Not I,” said the cow. “Not I,” said the duck. “Not I,” said the pig. “Not I,” said the goose. “Then I will do it by myself.” She … Continue reading
A great article that analyzes what happened between 2001, when the projections were for federal surplus off into the distant future, to today, when enormous debt threatens to swallow is. Read the article here. … Continue reading
Thomas Sowell is a wonderful writer and great economist. His column Big Lies in Politics is another example of his thoughtful clarity. The “left” frequently reminds us that there are disparities between rich and poor. This is presented as strictly … Continue reading
The constant thrust of the left is to pursue the chimera of the risk-free society. From seatbelts, to helmets, to laws mandating concussion policies at youth sports to voluminous regulations on lifesaving drugs, the illusion of safety is an obsession … Continue reading
Thomas Sowell, as usual, hits the nail on the head in this commentary. … Continue reading
