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Big Government : #OccupyAnimalFarm: Factional Fighting Grips #OccupyWallSt

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 20:32:37 +0000

The right to protest is sacred but should not be abused. The Tea Party demonstrated, said their piece, tidied up after themselves and left. I am glad that Occupy Zuccotti Park wants to be an unpopular nuisance. We have nothing to fear from a movement that seeks to destroy itself.

Big Government : Democrats in 'Volcanic' Mood; Demand Higher Taxes

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 23:05:01 +0000

We don't need a balanced budget amendment or a grand bargain to fix the problem. All we have to do is not raise the debt ceiling. Then just sit back and watch the massive cuts happen. All the talk of default is nonsense. Social Security is funded by its own lock box. Harry Reid has told us many times that the lock box is fully funded so no problem there.

Big Government : World War II Was Not the Quintessential Keynesian Miracle

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 05:15:35 +0000

Here is another factor to consider: in response to German military build up several European nations found themselves woefully unprepared. The solution was to buy arms from America. France spent a huge amount, Great Britain spent its entire national reserves. American destroyers would dock around the British Empire and be loaded with gold bullion. At one point Roosevelt told Churchill to instruct every British married couple to hand in their gold wedding rings to be melted down and shipped to New York. Churchill declined. Don't ignore the movement of worldwide funds when considering why WWII ended the depression.

Big Government : Surprise: Obama's Onerous Tax Provision Very Popular with International Tax-Set Crowd

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 21:07:37 +0000

Faulty assumption #1: that wealthy people are just going to sit there and take whatever stupid laws you throw at them. http://taxprof.typepad.com/taxprof_blog/2011/06/n...

Big Government : Prop 19: Should Californians Legalize Marijuana?

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 04:17:22 +0000

If you really want to stop marijuana you should legalize it. You see the govt has an excellent track record of destroying legitimate industries through over regulation and taxes. But the unfettered pot industry expands every year - that's laissez-faire capitalism at work! Legalizing it would put restrictions on where and when it is sold and to whom. And the taxes would act as a further deterrent. People who think legalizing it would make weed more available are smoking something - it is already freely available 24/7. Vote Yes to stop marijuana.

Big Government : San Fran Chronicle: 'Boxer Has Failed to Distinguish Herself'

Sun, 26 Sep 2010 22:02:55 +0000

My fellow Californians need to wake up. Boxer has had EIGHTEEN years in office with NO major achievements. We might as well have elected the janitor! Meanwhile the state has gone to hell and a handbasket, and the federal govt too. One thing is for sure, a vote for Boxer will accomplish nothing. I can't stand Fiorina, but at least she has run a business and understands the regulatory nightmare that Boxer has enacted,

Big Government : Hey Tea Party, Here Is Your Next Target: Orrin Hatch

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 05:26:12 +0000

Murkowski is a Republican? I thought she was running as an Independent against the GOP. Will anyone miss Orrin Hatch? He is the embodiment of all that is wrong in Washington.

Big Government : GOP Releases 'Contract With America', Ver. 2.0

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 05:16:07 +0000

Words of wisdom. Yes these two things would make a huge difference. Term limits would eliminate the career politicians who always need to raise money from lobbyists to finance their re-election. Tort reform would make Americans more attractive employees and would help solve the illegal immigration problem. You should write the document attila!

Big Government : GOP Releases 'Contract With America', Ver. 2.0

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 05:02:32 +0000

This is a step in the right direction, albeit a small and timid step, so it merits some restrained applause. Of course we would prefer a stronger document, but you have to bear in mind that an election is imminent, and we do not want to scare away potential voters. Remember the Democrats have failed so spectacularly that the GOP doesn't have to produce ANY policy statement and can still win. A GOP takeover is a nice idea, but the reality right now is an alliance. So we should show some unity and give this document our support.

Breitbart.com : Tea party favorite O\'Donnell wins in Delaware

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 03:48:58 +0000

Great job Delaware! The look on the faces of the MSNBC anchors was priceless.

Big Government : Obama's New Stimulus Schemes: Same Bad Song

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 08:12:28 +0000

No matter what the problem is, the solution is always the same - huge spending, complex rules and more power to Washington. There are plenty of ways to stimulate the US economy that don't cost a dime - simplify the tax return, repeal Sarbanes Oxley, Patriot Act etc. When is this government going to do something other than tax and spend?

Big Government : Economic Lessons From the Summer Swoon

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:10:09 +0000

Ultra low interest rates are supposed to deter saving but boost borrowing and spending and hence boost the economy. Yet the opposite has happened - the US savings rate has risen from 1% to 6% and banks are refusing to make loans except to the government which is spending like there's no tomorrow. Hoenig is right - interest rates should go higher. This would give banks more incentive to make loans to the private sector and will slow the expansion of government.

Big Government : Monday Open Thread: Spain Edition

Mon, 9 Aug 2010 09:19:33 +0000

This is still a lot cheaper than having them work - that costs us billions. Keep the president on the golf course full time. The savings would be considerable.

Big Government : A Democrat Panic Attack: More Economic Nonsense on the Way

Sat, 7 Aug 2010 20:10:29 +0000

No matter what the problem is, the solution is always the same: Huge spending, complex legislation and more power to Washington.

Breitbart.tv : Senate Candidate: Tea Partiers Questioning Obama's Citizenship 'Dumbasses'

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:46:09 +0000

Well by your argument there should be witnesses in Kenya, Kenyan doctors and nurses, Kenyan hospital records etc. I'm not saying you're wrong, but stronger evidence is required.

Breitbart.tv : Boehner: Tea Parties Are 'Tip of the Iceberg'

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:33:07 +0000

But Mr. Boehner, all the tea party stands for is upholding the constitution (your oath of office) and trimming down the bloated federal government. You can't even commit to that?

Breitbart.tv : Senate Candidate: Tea Partiers Questioning Obama's Citizenship 'Dumbasses'

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:09:11 +0000

Point taken. But your kids are American right? They can run for prez even though they were born overseas. Silly law really, it says that John Lindh the American Taliban can run for prez, but Arnold Schwarzenegger cannot. Some of the best presidents ever were not born American, like Washington and Jefferson.

Breitbart.tv : Senate Candidate: Tea Partiers Questioning Obama's Citizenship 'Dumbasses'

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:57:22 +0000

Ken Buck deserves a pass on this one. TP needs to distance itself from the birthers. I challenge the birthers to explain how two Hawaii newspapers published birth notices including full name and street address of the president. Case closed in my book.