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The Quality of Debate Effects the Quality of Policy

Posted on October 14, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that when a person’s argument is weak they tend to change the subject a lot. Doing so keeps their opponent off balance. More importantly, the weak points in their arguments are never examined. A … Continue reading →

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This Election Season

Posted on October 10, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, this election season, in the US, is another example of the electorate searching for leaders, that actually follow the American ethos. So far, both political parties have run as neo-conservatives, (people who want to … Continue reading →

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Economic Equalibrium

Posted on September 26, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that as soon as the real economy kicks in the US will have several problems crop up that will imperil the economic reawakening. One is the very low interest the government is paying on … Continue reading →

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Chimerica and the Global Economy

Posted on September 9, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that the Chimerica analogy is apt but misses a critical point. The Chimerica analogy is… That the growth we saw during the first decade of the 2000‘s was a result of China producing products, … Continue reading →

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Why Has the Stimulus Failed Us?

Posted on August 22, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that anything that quenches the natural dynamism in the market system, results in lower economic growth, to the point of recession if the anti stimulus is sufficient. I contend that is exactly what is … Continue reading →

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Government as the Provider of Services

Posted on May 2, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that all legislation that makes the citizen get services from government are like poison ivy in our economic and legal gardens. It takes up space but produces nothing of value. It is intractable and … Continue reading →

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We Spent the Money But They Didn’t Come…

Posted on January 10, 2010 by john

Dear friends, It seems to me that One reason the stimulus is working so poorly is that it was hastily crafted and inadequately thought out. The stories about the abuses, fraud, and outright idiocy about the $787 billion dollar stimulus … Continue reading →

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