On: 07/16/2008 12:45:23 In: Economy “The FED should have done nothing in 1914. It should have done nothing thereafter. If it had done nothing as a matter of policy, there would be no debt crisis facing the U.S. economy. There would be no advocacy of the […]

On: 07/30/2008 12:40:17 In: Big Labor Would you be able to confidently cast your vote on whether or not to organize a union at your workplace if the Sopranos’ intimidating Johnny Sack was looking over your shoulder? The Coalition for a Democratic Workplace doesn’t seem to think […]

On: 07/20/2008 17:43:12 In: Federalism A large, tyrannical federal government was a constant fear of our Founding Fathers. In fact, it was the very reason George Mason refused to participate in the Constitutional Convention.Our current Congress, however, has lost focus of this general premise, with their […]

On: 07/20/2008 16:26:15 In: Taxes A proposed constitutional amendment in Illinois by Democrats would have increased the State’s income tax from 3 to 6 percent for individuals or couples making over $250,000, a move which by its design would drive the wealthy out of the State.Of course it was probably […]

On: 07/20/2008 12:53:06 In: Page v. Lexington We have to wonder if the citizens in Palatine School District 15 in Illinois have ever heard of Randy Page. As in Lexington County School District 1 in South Carolina, Palatine 15 is utilizing a public communication system to promote legislative outcomes in favor of […]

On: 07/16/2008 19:31:46 In: Monetary Policy Is the U.S. underreporting its inflation rate as determined by the Consumer Price Index (CPI)? ShadowStats.com seems to think so. It’s alternative CPI indicator places inflation at nearly 12%, as opposed to official proclamations by the Federal government which puts inflation closer […]

On: 07/16/2008 14:55:20 In: Government Transparency “We’ve been getting an overwhelming reaction to [our open government initiative] from people who sign our petitions… Probably the thing I found most amazing is that a lot of people see it as a progressive idea. I see it definitely as […]

On: 07/16/2008 12:40:26 In: Page v. Lexington Should a school district be allowed to silence a citizen who wants to promote a school choice initiative?The friends of limited government at the Parents in Charge Foundation don’t think so. And, they put together a clever mailing last week promoting […]

On: 07/30/2008 12:34:00 In: Taxes The Taxpayers League of Minnesota is calling for the heads of 6 Republican legislators who voted to override Minnesota Governor Pawlenty’s veto of a $6.6 billion tax increase. This poster published by the organization says it all: ALG CTA: Looks like Minnesota is in need of some new deputies to haul in these treacherous […]

On: 07/20/2008 17:40:27 In: Health Care When it comes to healthcare services, government intervention invariably drives costs up and quality down. Left to its own devices, by contrast, the free market system can only result in quality care at an affordable price. Simply put, as with any […]