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
Gun Control
An article on Townhall addressed the Stand Your Ground laws. “An individual’s right to possess a firearm to defend one’s self is guaranteed unequivocally in the Second Amendment to our Constitution.” Actually, it only says that if you remove several words. The Second Amendment starts with, “A well regulated militia…” I don’t think the framers… 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
Morality and the Left
I read an article on Right Wing News about liberalism providing cover for people to lead immoral lives. As a self proclaimed liberal and progressive, I take issue with this idea. The article, in sum: There is something about liberalism that is not nearly as true about conservatism. The further left one goes, the more… 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
The Gunshine State
Most people think the nickname of Florida is the Sunshine State. Unfortunately, America’s appendage is more accurately described as the Gunshine State. You see, in Florida, if the legislature attempts to reduce gun rights, the NRA and its members go nuts. Of course, they were probably nuts already. Florida is very, very gun friendly. Recently,… Continue reading
Slower Traffic Keep Right
Okay Florida, listen up! Slower traffic keep right! This means, unless you are passing someone, you should not be in the left lane. It’s actually against the law: (1) Upon all roadways of sufficient width, a vehicle shall be driven upon the right half of the roadway, except as follows: (a) When overtaking and passing… Continue reading
Koch Brothers Lies
I was diagnosed with leukemia. I found out I only have a 20 percent chance of surviving. I found this wonderful doctor and a great health care plan. I was doing fairly well fighting the cancer, fighting the leukemia, and then I received a letter. My insurance was canceled because of Obamacare. Now, the out-of-pocket… Continue reading
Extreme Talking Heads
Whether your favorite television station for news is a local station, FNC, CNN, MSNBC or even The Daily Show, most likely your favorite station is preferred because you agree with most of what they say. It’s only normal that, as humans, we surround ourselves with like minded individuals. But recently, many of these television programs… Continue reading