18.Jun.2011 at 18 | xn
Economic illiteracy is frightening. How can we possibly expect our elected officials to pass laws that make economic sense, when the electorate can’t tell the difference between a tax and a fee-for-service? Between charges levied by the government, and charges invoiced by a private company, directly tied to services you’ve contracted for? David Pogue published [...]
Tagged: economics, politics
23.Apr.2011 at 23 | xn
This post captures for me the beauty and the freedom of Good Friday. Jesus died to set me free. Living squarely in the center of that freedom is where I want to be, and is the highest form of worship I can imagine. Reacting negatively towards anyone who would muddy that freedom is appropriate. This [...]
Tagged: freedom
19.Nov.2010 at 19 | xn
Now that Uncle Sam is (ostensibly) getting out of the car business, and reducing its stake in GM to a mere 33%, it’s worth asking: “Were the bailouts a success?”
Tagged: economics, politics ,bailout, economics, free market, government
18.Nov.2010 at 18 | xn
Despite the best efforts (and intentions?) of the Left, passing legislation, without first addressing the economic reality on the ground, will not (CAN NOT) solve problems.
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