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Why Has the Stimulus Failed Us?

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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UN and Climate Taxation

Dear Friends, It seems to me that If the nations of the world are stupid enough to give taxation rights to the UN they do not deserve to exist as nations… and soon will not. Once the UN has the … Continue reading

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Capitalism

Dear Friends, It seems to me that there has always been capitalism. The market system may be a relatively new invention but capitalism is as old as humanity. From the first time Ug traded Grug a spear head for a … Continue reading

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Adam Smith and Recent Chinese history… on the American Elite

Dear Friends, It seems to me that Adam Smith once said; “The statesman, who should attempt to direct private people in what manner they ought to employ their capitals, [money], would not only load himself with a most unnecessary attention, … Continue reading

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Value Added Tax

Dear Friends, It seems to me this idea about instituting a value added tax in the US is insane. The economic recovery is shaky at best and may be faltering. To add more tax burden to the American citizen is … Continue reading

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What Government Can “Do For” The American People.

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the absolute best thing the US government could do “for” the American people, would be to all go on an extended luxury vacation. Spending the rest of their term on it at the American … Continue reading

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Executive Foolishness

Dear Friends, It seems to me that If President Obama does indeed use his executive powers to force legislation/regulation on energy, environmental and fiscal matters, as is reported in this article in the New York Times, he will put us, … Continue reading

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