It feels like we’ve had him for five years. It’s only been eight days. I have grave concerns. One of the Executive Orders signed by President Trump on Friday essentially amounts to the promised Muslim ban. It should be well noted here that Mr Trump has been clear that Christians will be prioritized. Now, for… Continue reading
Post Category → Economics
Millions of Jobs
Last Saturday at the Freedom Summit in New Hampshire, Senator Rand Paul posed a question: “When is the last time in our country we created millions of jobs?” That is an interesting question, the answer of which would show how the economy is progressing and how policies impact job production. Mr. Paul’s answer? “It was… Continue reading
Taxes are too Damn High!
Actually, they’re not. The Congressional Budget Office recently released a report showing the distribution of income in 2010. It takes a couple of years to compile all the data so more recent tax years are not yet available. The overall trend of tax rates is downward, contrary to what you might be hearing elsewhere. The… Continue reading
Spread the Wealth
Apparently, if you spread the wealth, you improve the economy. According to the International Monetary Fund, inequality is actually bad for economic growth. Furthermore, redistribute policies are actually beneficial to an economy. Who knew?! Apparently, lots of economists knew all along. From the IMF report: In sum, then, inequality remains harmful for growth, even when… Continue reading
Aid at Home or Abroad
Do we help those at home or those abroad? The answer should be obvious: we do both! Why? Because we can. Yes, it’s that simple. I had a discussion recently with some good friends, friends who are more conservative that I. One friend suggested living in an isolationist society. He was serious. His reason was… Continue reading
Shutdown Deal
But is it really? While Republicans seemingly lost their grandstanding effort to stop Obamacare, the Tea Party effort to slash spending at the fastest rate since World War II continues. The shutdown deal only kicks the can down the road. We’re going to be in this same boat in mid January and by mid March,… Continue reading
Poverty
Welfare is a great talking point for Republicans. “It’s my money and I want to keep it! It’s socialism!” Great. Keep going with that. By the way, do you believe in social security? Do you complain when you receive that check each month? That’s socialism. You should probably return it. An article in TownHall discusses how… Continue reading
Time for Congress to Work
Prior to the August recess, the House GOP majority made its final act attempting to repeal Obamacare. Deja vu? Yes, because this is the 40th time the GOP led House has attempted to repeal the legislation. Just like the previous 39 attempts, the GOP knows this has no chance of success. And yet, they still… Continue reading
Right Wing wants to Believe Lies
I realize I might take grief for this from many friends for what I am about to say, as many of my good friends tend to lean right. I can’t stand ignorance. I realize ignorance abounds on both sides of the aisle but I see it more on the right. People want to believe the… Continue reading
Get Marriage out of Government
People who know me well know that I have a rather Libertarian view on marriage: it shouldn’t exist as a government term. Simply put, if you want to have a religious ceremony with your partner, opposite or same sex, that is up to your particular religion and church. Marriage has always been a religious ceremony…. Continue reading