Economic Illiteracy – Why Most Americans Shouldn’t Vote

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 [...]

Eminem and Good Friday

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 [...]

GM Bailout Success? A Free Market Verdict

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?”

Legislation Can’t Change Economic Reality

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.