Posts Tagged ‘ transfer payments ’

The Timeliness of Another Ron Paul Presidential Bid

May 13th, 2011 | By | Category: Economics, Featured, Politics
At 7:00 a.m. EST, Dr. Ron Paul announced his U.S. presidential candidacy. When asked why he’s running yet again, Dr. Paul answered, “Time has come around to the point where the people are agreeing with much of what I’ve been saying for 30 years. So, I think the time is ...read more

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Why Theft Is Never OK, Even When the Government Does It

Jan 19th, 2011 | By | Category: Featured, Politics
Yesterday was the morning of my 35th anniversary on the planet. The well-wishing phone calls started early. I missed the first — from my younger sister, who is always the first to call on my birthday — and made a note to call her back later. I was awake enough to ...read more

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Avoiding the Looming Disaster of Social Security

Aug 25th, 2010 | By | Category: Featured, Macro Economics, Politics
Because of failure to heed the limitations of the U.S. Constitution, which has produced runaway federal spending, our nation sits on the precipice of disaster. Former Senator Alan Simpson of Wyoming and Erskine Bowles, White House chief of staff under President Bill Clinton, co-chairmen of President Obama’s debt and deficit ...read more

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Posted in Featured, Macro Economics, Politics | 26 comments