Monthly Archives: January 2013

Economic Contraction Q4 2012, What does it mean?

Dear Friends, It seems to me that if we don’t change headings, our economy will crash, bigger than 1929. The 4th quarter 2012 GDP figures that just came in showed a contraction. If we have another 2 quarters of contraction … Continue reading

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Can Government Solve All Our Problems?

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the primary difference between what in America are called liberals and conservatives, boils down to the question, can government solve our problems. As a society we have many difficulties, some have been with us … Continue reading

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A Solution for Too Big To Fail.

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the too big to fail dilemma gets worse, every time our legislators have a go at it. The Elite’s regulations always result in pernicious incentives that, instead of preventing banks from becoming too big … Continue reading

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Government Thinks We are Stupid

Dear Friends, It seems to me, a fundamental problem with most regulation, is that they require as a precondition, people are stupid. This premise of regulation doesn’t comport with reality. People are smart, self interested, and for the most part … Continue reading

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On the Debt Limit Debate

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the upcoming debt ceiling debate could be won handily by the republicans, if they only use some good old down Eastern shrewdness. The debate has been framed by Obama, the democrats and the unbiased … Continue reading

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Guns Trust and the Elite

Dear Friends, It seems to me, a government that trusts the people with firearms, is a government that can be trusted. The opposite holds to be true as well, that a government that doesn’t trust citizens with guns, is a … Continue reading

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Crime, Incentives and the Elite

Dear Friends, It seems to me, a lawmaker who doesn’t subject himself to his own law, is like a cook who won’t eat his own cooking. In the case of a cook this can lead to gastrointestinal distress, but in … Continue reading

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Obama’s Depression

Dear Friends, It seems to me, a magician directs the audience’s gaze away from the real action, as does a scam artist, to allow something to happen they want to keep hidden. The story the unbiased media and the political … Continue reading

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Iranian Nuclear Program and Our Demise

Dear Friends, It seems to me, a winning tactic in chess is to look ahead a few moves. When players are in the middle game, focusing on the next few moves will assure good results, for the player that does, … Continue reading

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