Economic Policy
Slash Top Federal Salaries
by Joel S. Hirschhorn (libertarian)
Published: October 3, 2011
A major way to cut federal spending should be receiving attention. Few people know what a huge number of federal workers make a lot over $100,000 a year, plus tremendous fringe benefits and near total job security.
The government can't make a job you don't pay for!
by Mark Vogl (conservative)
Published: September 23, 2011
President Obama must be given credit for being a die hard socialist, but our economy is stagnant because of it!
When you have nothing... they can't take it!
by Mark Vogl (conservative)
Published: August 24, 2011
The problem with today's America, why work if the government gets half of it?
Who is to Blame?
by Rachel Lynn Robinson (libertarian)
Published: August 20, 2011
The Left Blames the Tea Party, the Right Blames the Progressives. Who is really to blame for the credit downgrade?
Well, Mr Santelli..., Are YOU Listening?
by Russell G. Davis (centrist)
Published: August 10, 2011
Rick Santelli, the loud mouthed talking head on CNBC whom is credited as a father of the Tea Party Movement, recently evaded a very relevant question relating directly to the market's drop.
Semantic Propaganda Feeds Stupidity
by Joel S. Hirschhorn (libertarian)
Published: July 21, 2011
Rich and powerful elites are not generally job creators as Republicans assert as part of their propaganda to get government spending cuts and prevent higher taxes on the rich.
The Last Hope for the Euro
by Bill Gee (centrist)
Published: July 21, 2011
An idea floating to save the Euro is the introduction of the Euro Bond. But how exactly will that save the Euro?
Barack Obama Throws Class Warfare Tantrum to Get the Debt Ceiling Raised
by Jim Byrd (libertarian)
Published: July 7, 2011
Barack Obama throw tantrum and vilifies the very tax breaks he gave to corporation regarding deprecation of corporate jets with his failed stimulus package
DSK - The Downfall of A Reformer
by Bill Gee (centrist)
Published: July 1, 2011
Prosecutors in New York are now finding serious flaws with the key witness in the Dominique Straus-Kahn sexual assault case. It does not matter. The damage is already done.
Don't raise the debt ceiling, stop the spending.
by Brian Irving (libertarian)
Published: June 27, 2011
The spectacle of the Republican and Democratic leaders in Washington D.C. purportedly struggling over the seemingly monumental issue of raising the debt ceiling illustrates just how far out of touch the president and Congressional leaders are with th
The Debt Factor and the Economy.
by Gene DeNardo (libertarian)
Published: June 24, 2011
In our economy, debt is an abstraction. There is no real "equation" that can determine insolvency.
Dodd-Frank is a Joke on Executive Pay
by Bill Gee (centrist)
Published: June 22, 2011
When you only have the appearance of reform, the cruel joke is on you.
The $1 Trillion Dollar Economic Injection
by EJ Moosa (libertarian)
Published: June 2, 2011
What if you could inject $1 trillion dollars into the US economy? What if this injection went directly into the private sector?What if government had no direct or indirect role in how or where these funds were spent within the US economy?Do you think
Leaders Gearing Up For Battle Over Debt Ceiling
by Russell W. Dickson (libertarian)
Published: April 12, 2011
One political fight after another plays out across the country in the evening news, it has become cliché at this point. Watching these Senators and Congressmen talk smack about their colleges is reminiscent of WCW wrestlers talking up their upcoming matches. The brawl in Washington they are now billing it. If that doesn't sound like a ‘Wrestle Mania,' fight, I don't know what does.
Republicans Licking Wounds After Shutdown Crisis
by Russell W. Dickson (libertarian)
Published: April 10, 2011
Now that all the dust has settled from the clamor of political feet scurrying about on Capital Hill, it leaves most Americans with one question in mind, "What the heck just happened?" Many are speculating that the whole thing was just a scam designed to make one side look stronger than the other.
N.Y.Gov. Andrew Cuomo to cut a record $1.5 billion from the $23 billion budget for grades K-12.
by Russell W. Dickson (libertarian)
Published: March 28, 2011
New York State's budget is once again on the table, and as expected Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to cut a record $1.5 billion from the $23 billion budget for grades K-12. The cuts would affect the poorest sections of the state that rely on the money the most.
The Connection Between the Japan Disaster & the US Budget Deficit
by Bill Gee (centrist)
Published: March 17, 2011
Aside from direct relief spending and US Military assistance, the Earthquake and looming Nuclear disaster in Japan shouldn't have that much of an impact on the Federal Budget, right? Wrong.
A new economic reality and theory materializes
by Mark Vogl (conservative)
Published: March 1, 2011
A survey of the economic macrocosm which is Amerca at the turn of the century.
Are there any thoughts about the economy at the White House?
by Mark Vogl (conservative)
Published: February 23, 2011
Energy prices are rising, unemployment continues high, deficits continue to climb...do the Democrats have a clue?
Response to Rebuttal to "Reserve-Based Currency vs. Precious Metals-Based Currency (Part 1)"
by Bill Gee (centrist)
Published: February 14, 2011
Perhaps we should call this "Part 2"? This is my response to Walt Thiessen's Rebuttal on my original column.
Reserve-Based Currency vs. Precious Metals-Based Currency (Part 1)
by Bill Gee (centrist)
Published: February 10, 2011
Part 1 of this series will first examine how the current monetary system and examines the consequences of its abandonment.
The Muni-Bond Market's "House of Cards"
by Bill Gee (centrist)
Published: January 24, 2011
Allowing the states to declare bankruptcy may save Washington some money, but we will all feel the pain.
Stop the spending
by Brian Irving (libertarian)
Published: November 21, 2010
"The truth is we cannot even begin to reduce our debt by slowing spending, lowering spending or even cutting spending. We must stop the spending." -- R. Lee Wrights
Economy can't thrive in the darkness of uncertainty
by Mark Vogl (conservative)
Published: November 3, 2010
The rich are rich because they don't gamble with their own money..
High Profits, High Unemployment: What Gives?
by Gene DeNardo (libertarian)
Published: August 19, 2010
While the economics statistics may appear to be confusing at first, if you look below the surface, they are as clear as day!
The Economy in Pictures
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: August 5, 2010
Government is not the solution; rather, it is causing the problems.
US Economy Stuck in Misery
by Joel S. Hirschhorn (libertarian)
Published: July 3, 2010
Considerable data show just how bad the US economy is and why it has little chance of improving. But the Upper Class is doing just fine. Forget the middle class; all we have is a large Lower Class.
Economics-Obama Style
by Republicae (libertarian)
Published: June 16, 2010
The economics of plunder can never provide adequate stimulus to the markets, it can only divert capital and resources in an effort to make the appearance of recovery. When the final toll has been measured, this country will be far poorer and far less civil.
The Greek Quagmire and Forced Currencies.
by Gene DeNardo (libertarian)
Published: May 26, 2010
Europe flounders as they attempt to grapple with Greek debt and the Euro. Problems are seldom solved by perpetuating the cause.
The Economy in Pictures
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: May 25, 2010
"He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harass our People, and eat out their substance." - Declaration of Independence, 1776
...and the rich get richer...
by Michael (libertarian)
Published: May 3, 2010
Herein is an "apology" and an "explanation" as to why I refer to the recent past and current "economic crisis" as a "(non)crisis"--
Jake Towne - Jobs Talk at Moravian College
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: May 1, 2010
Today's media and economists often cloud the simple, common sense solutions to "fixing" the unemployment problem. The truth is the government is fully responsible for the rampant unemployment we see in our country today.
Financial Regulation and Coercive Currency.
by Gene DeNardo (libertarian)
Published: May 1, 2010
It is of little consequence whether financial regulation is passed or not. The overriding regulation and restriction on the free market is that of the currency.
The Federal Reserve and Income Tax: Working in Tandem or Seperate Institutions?
by Gene DeNardo (libertarian)
Published: April 22, 2010
Initiated within the same year, do these two federal institutions exist independent of each other or work together?
The folly of the GDP report.
by Neal Goldberg (libertarian)
Published: April 11, 2010
if we are not producing anything, then how is the market expanding and why is everyone saying things are heating up?
Blockbuster Bailout?
by Joel S. Hirschhorn (libertarian)
Published: March 18, 2010
Now that it has received terrific competition Blockbuster is going down the tubes and I say good riddance.
Economic Recovery Ahead?
by Steve Hutchinson (conservative)
Published: March 15, 2010
What will stop our economy from recovering.
Growth as the driving force in the economy must be replaced
by Mark Vogl (libertarian)
Published: March 8, 2010
This article illustrates the US dependence on growth in the marketplace to sustain prosperity, and discusses quality and variety as the new catalysts of a sustainable economy.
Fix the Government
by Stevie B. (libertarian)
Published: March 1, 2010
The best ideas to fix our government overspending.
Spending Support, Cutting Catastrophe
by Tom Randall (liberal)
Published: February 21, 2010
With the UK's economy still in a very unstable condition, the race is on to attract the British voters to either support Conservative cuts or Labours spending, in order to regain economic growth, restore consumer confidence and reduce the massive budget deficit.
Real, Uglier American Unemployment
by Joel S. Hirschhorn (libertarian)
Published: February 17, 2010
Economic inequality is shown by much higher unemployment rates with lower income households. The political use of a national unemployment rate is political propaganda designed to hide the real problem that is intractable.
Political Capital Pt. Deux
by D.R. Starr II (centrist)
Published: January 10, 2010
The Formula
Pennsylvania's Pension Crisis Approaches
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: December 26, 2009
While I certainly wish everyone happy holidays, a very merry Christmas, and a prosperous 2010, I instead hope that many will take a moment from their holiday schedule to read a warning on pensions.
Unemployment Rate: Have we turned the corner? Not even close....
by Tully (libertarian)
Published: December 5, 2009
Today the Federal Government announced that the Unemployment rate fell from 10.2% to 10%. Don't start cheering, though....
The Government's "War" on Main Street
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: December 4, 2009
The War on Poverty... the War on Drugs... the War on Terror... now we have the government's "War" on Main Street. How to improve the economy and why the government is taking the exact opposite actions to destroy Main Street as a bad case of the "Seen and the Unseen" Strikes the Lehigh Valley...
PRESS RELEASE - Congressional Candidate Jake Towne: Stimulus Plan Ineffective in the Lehigh Valley
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: October 18, 2009
Jake Towne, running as an unaffiliated private citizen for US Congress in 2010, demonstrates in a lecture at Moravian College that the stimulus plan is a failure and central economic planning never works.
Æta Tumultuosa: Votus Pro Bono Novo Ordo Seclorum.
by Madame Or (liberal)
Published: August 19, 2009
The Tract Pro Bono explains the nature and causes of economic depressions. It describes what are the necessary conditions for the occurrence of a crash and an economic depression. It proposes a plausible alternative solution. it shows immediate dangers we are facing
Sign the Petition to Request That Ben 'Systematic Risk' Bernanke be Removed From Office.
by Madame Or (liberal)
Published: August 13, 2009
Bernanke was the only cause, I proved, of the Great Recession and probably acted on purpose. He had the knowledge (Bernanke is a renown specialist of The Great Depression he even wrote a book on the subject: Essays on the Great Depression.), the means, motive (The gigantic power he has received thanks to The Great Recession.), and opportunity.
The Perception of Recession
by Raven West (libertarian)
Published: August 9, 2009
Are Happy Days really here again?
"Cash for Clunkers": Success Redefined?
by EJ Moosa (libertarian)
Published: August 5, 2009
"Cash for Clunkers" is being called a great success. Politicians are scrambling to fund an expansion of this program. Let's do a little math and see if we can agree.
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