Tag Archives: Economics

My Case for Gold

This video by Bob Murphy is a couple weeks old, but makes a very significant point about the purposes and intentions behind QE3.  Murphy provides a brief history of what the Fed has tried to do during the recession, and … Continue reading

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Vote for Obama because he made your cost of living go up!

Behold!  What may very well be the worst campaign ad of all time. I saw this on the TV at the gym this morning and nearly fell off the elliptical machine.  Surely this can’t possibly be a PRO-Obama ad bragging … Continue reading

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Yes, Economics Applies to Medicine Too

John C. Goodman: Why the Doctor Can’t See You – WSJ.com. It amazes me that articles like this are necessary.  That so many people seem to believe that the fundamental principles of Economics simply no longer apply when you’re talking … Continue reading

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Arthur Laffer: The Real ‘Stimulus’ Record – WSJ.com

Arthur Laffer: The Real ‘Stimulus’ Record – WSJ.com. This piece from Arthur Laffer has been making the rounds a lot lately.  Of course everything he says is absolutely spot-on.  But of course, the left will ignore the statistics.  They will … Continue reading

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In Focus – Not Where They Hoped They’d Be – The Atlantic

In Focus – Not Where They Hoped They’d Be – The Atlantic. Stories like this one always seem to rub me the wrong way.  The point is always to portray the result as somehow deeply tragic.  Look at these poor … Continue reading

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Bloomberg’s Economic Fallacy

The Conservative media has been completely up in arms over Michael Bloomberg’s latest nanny state attempt to stomp on free markets and your natural right to free trade.  This proposed legislation is obviously an example of tyrannical, out of control … Continue reading

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Why Gas Prices Are Actually Falling

Why Gas Prices Are Actually Falling. Interesting.  I wonder what the inflation-deniers say about this one.  In REAL MONEY, gas is pretty cheap.  It’s only expensive in fiat “federal reserve notes.”

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Government is not a Prisoner’s Dilemma

So lately during some of my debates, leftist opponents have used a very interesting analogy.  They equate government to the classic problem of the “Prisoner’s Dilemma”  They argue that governmental programs benefit everyone, but only if all parties are forced … Continue reading

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Bank of America – Proving Capitalism Works

In case you haven’t heard, Bank of America has decided to not institute its controversial $5 debit-card fee.  Leftists everywhere are rejoicing.  They are celebrating this decision as a great victory for the 99% over the evil, greedy, bankers.  They … Continue reading

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Why Isn’t the Working Families Party Paying Its Employees a Living Wage? | All American Blogger

Why Isn’t the Working Families Party Paying Its Employees a Living Wage? | All American Blogger. You just can’t make stuff like this up.  Do as I say, not as I do, and such…

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