Politics has become dreadful. It is a necessary evil. It is more important than ever that citizens stay tuned in and do what they can to change this sick political environment. The issues of illegal immigration and small business are important for our economy, they say a ton about our president, and illustrate our current political situation. (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘Economy’
What Do Immigration and Small Business Issues Tell Us about Obama?
Saturday, July 3rd, 2010What Does Financial Reform Mean to Us?
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010The free market is the best way to hold businesses accountable. Healthy competition will force companies to make wise decisions, limit high risk deals, and protect their customers. The Financial Reform Bill squashes the free market and will give the government even more power to control Wall Street and ultimately main street. (more…)
What is the Most Important Economic Number at Election Time?
Friday, June 11th, 2010“It’s the economy stupid” was the mantra of the first presidential election in the 90′s. Only the threat of war could trump the economy as the most important issue at election time. Abortion, gay rights, and other social issues will never carry the weight of the economy. It will be bigger than ever this fall, but I bet you can’t guess the most important number. (more…)
What is a Small Government Manifesto?
Monday, April 26th, 2010A manifesto is defined as a public declaration of principles and intentions. Manifestos are usually political in nature with the most famous being “The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx. Remember the “Una-bomber Manifesto”? As the United States Government continues to expand, the time is right to have a clear rebuttal to those who want to give government control of everything. (more…)
Who Will Pay the New Taxes?
Wednesday, March 31st, 2010Here’s the deal. The economy is sputtering, government spending and debt is out of control, and loads of new taxes are coming. Politicians get re-elected only if they can convince you that someone else is paying. Have you heard of the poop tax? (more…)
How Can the Government Be Made More Effective?
Saturday, January 30th, 2010The federal government is an organization over 200 years old that has never been reduced or re-engineered. It’s like a mile long luxury car. It will carry a lot of people, but it is expensive, unproductive, and can’t maneuver quickly. Can anything be done? (more…)
How do Banks Get Healed From Gigantism?
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010Gigantism is a human condition where a person grows too large, creating multiple health problems. Surgery is required for healing. Banks “too big to fail” is an economic condition creating multiple problems for everyone else. Surgery is required for healing. Obama spent his first year in office enabling the problem, and thank goodness, he is starting his second year off by scheduling the banks for surgery. (more…)
Why is Small Business Not Hiring?
Sunday, January 24th, 2010I am in business for myself. My number one goal, besides making a profit, is not having employees. I wonder how many other small business owners feel the same way? It’s no surprise that the unemployment rate hangs above 10%. The government is smothering small business. Too bad Obama only hires Ivy League academics with big business buddies for advisers. (more…)
Should We Fire Fannie and Freddie?
Thursday, January 14th, 2010Obama wants to tax the banks that received taxpayer dollars, even if they’ve paid it back. This plan is cheered by many as the latest round of bonuses are handed out to the bank executives. Why is it that no one complains about the taxpayer dollars wasted on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and the bonuses given to those executives. Actually, why don’t we just get rid of Fannie and Freddie? By the way, Fannie Mae is not a candy store. (more…)
Can the Government Stimulate Jobs?
Friday, November 27th, 2009The government has spent trillions and failed to generate enough jobs to turn the economy around. Is it even possible for the government to produce jobs, other than public works projects and more bureaucrats? The answer is yes, but Obama and his experts must change their philosophy. (more…)