Monthly Archives: January 2011
WTF, Beer and Toilet Subsidies?
In-vest-ment noun \in-ves(t)-mənt\ – the outlay of money usually for income or profit. Much political discussion involves terms and phrases used in ways contrary to their definition. The cynical call it spin. President Obama says he wants to “invest” in … Continue reading
Kudos to President Obama and Jon Stewart
First, let me say how happy I am at the tone President Obama struck in the wake of the Tucson Arizona shooting of Representative Gabrielle Giffords. I am often at odds with his approach and vision for America and feel … Continue reading
TSA T&A, or . . . Fly Grope Airlines, We Feel Your Pain!
Once again, the Obama Administration is surprised that Americans are complaining when they should be saying thank you. They once again believe that this is a failing of adequately explaining their policy’s advantages. They are partly right. People are not … Continue reading
Teach a man to fish
I am challenged about the extension of unemployment payments to people who have been getting them for 99 weeks. I have avoided responding to such a narrow part of government spending because it does not behave or produce any differently … Continue reading
Pay Your Fair Share!
As we debate how selfish the “rich” are for whining over a 4% increase in the top marginal rate, (from 35% to 39%), Canada again quietly lowers their corporate rate to 15%, the fourth lowering in the last four years. … Continue reading