An Overdue Book, by Thomas Sowell, PhD. Economics
In this column Thomas Sowell argues that Stephen Moore's work is correct based on historical fact and evidence. So why do so many people claim raising taxes will have a positive effect on the deficit? Could it be that they have ulterior motives to punish rich people? If so, why would they choose that path? Is that someone you would want to vote for?
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Why Lower Tax Rates are Good for Everyone
Why Lower Tax Rates are Good for Everyone
Finally, someone is writing about something that should be common knowledge. Lower tax rates result in higher tax revenue to the government due to the creation of more taxable wealth by more people. It has been proven time and time again over the last 100 years.
So why do democrats keep seeking higher rates? They say the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and expecting different results.
Finally, someone is writing about something that should be common knowledge. Lower tax rates result in higher tax revenue to the government due to the creation of more taxable wealth by more people. It has been proven time and time again over the last 100 years.
So why do democrats keep seeking higher rates? They say the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and expecting different results.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Losing your freedom to democrats
Leahy Senate Bill provides for Federal e-mail, Facebook and Twitter access without search warrant
This law would give access to your online activity and data to 22 federal agencies, and no search warrant will be needed. This is exactly what conservatives and libertarians are talking about when they say we are losing liberty.
This law would give access to your online activity and data to 22 federal agencies, and no search warrant will be needed. This is exactly what conservatives and libertarians are talking about when they say we are losing liberty.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Killing the Goose?
http://townhall.com/columnists/thomassowell/2012/11/20/creators_oped/page/2
Have unions outlived their own usefulness? Back when unions were fighting for fair labor practices you could argue they served great purpose. Since most labor laws have been in place there really is little use for labor unions any longer. Thomas Sowell argues they killed their own goose that laid golden eggs, by pricing themselves out of business, driving workers into vote down unionizing efforts.
Have unions outlived their own usefulness? Back when unions were fighting for fair labor practices you could argue they served great purpose. Since most labor laws have been in place there really is little use for labor unions any longer. Thomas Sowell argues they killed their own goose that laid golden eggs, by pricing themselves out of business, driving workers into vote down unionizing efforts.
Monday, November 19, 2012
George Will: Answerable to no one
George Will: Answerable to no one
And some people wonder why conservatvies and Tea Party members think the answers do not lie ingovernment beauracracy. The Dod-Frank law creates a monster of a government beauracracy, and gives that organization unchecked powers. This column by George Will describes exactly what this entails. This is the kind of government authority that cuts into your personal freedom and liberty.
And some people wonder why conservatvies and Tea Party members think the answers do not lie ingovernment beauracracy. The Dod-Frank law creates a monster of a government beauracracy, and gives that organization unchecked powers. This column by George Will describes exactly what this entails. This is the kind of government authority that cuts into your personal freedom and liberty.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
President Obama's Top 10 Constitutional Violations
http://www.cato.org/publications/commentary/president-obamas-top-10-constitutional-violations
The president takes an oath to protect and defend the Constitution, and President Obama has repeatedly violated that oath. Despite these violations, he was re-elected, although by a smaller margin than his election in 2008. One thing that makes America the greatest nation in history is the rule of law. Rule of law is now meaningless as our elected leader freely and willingly ignores the document which is the basis of our existence.
Shame on you Obama voters, for not paying attention to your elected officials.
The president takes an oath to protect and defend the Constitution, and President Obama has repeatedly violated that oath. Despite these violations, he was re-elected, although by a smaller margin than his election in 2008. One thing that makes America the greatest nation in history is the rule of law. Rule of law is now meaningless as our elected leader freely and willingly ignores the document which is the basis of our existence.
Shame on you Obama voters, for not paying attention to your elected officials.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Cost of College, Who's to Blame and How to Lower it
Nearly all politicians and many pundits have been repeatedly telling Americans that a college education is necessary for nearly all people, and should be affordable. Some even claim it should be a right and free to the student. I've linked a couple of articles here to provide information about why tuition is so high, and what could be done about it.
Student debt: What's been driving college costs so high, anyway?
Colleges are not responsible to the student for the cost of tuition. They are far more interested in sports arenas and stadiums, faculty salaries, and how much money in donations from alumni and local business community. The demands of raising the university's status and rankings that will lead to higher enrollments and higher income is the goal. Education for the dollar is less important, though often spoken.
Students and their families are forced to borrow more and more to achieve the stated goal since costs are soaring. The costs are soaring due to higher demands by all parties involved. Faculty and staff want higher salaries and benefits. Alumni want bigger stadiums. Students want better dorms and facilities. Administrators want more money in the endowment funds. Costs go up and students pay.
And is the quality of the education incrementally better? Hardly. There are many studies that conclude students entering college are less prepared, and therefore programs need to be adjusted down in order to meet the ability of the students.
Equity Model for Affording College
Currently there is the cash model, in which the student pays for college as they go. There is the debt model which leads to higher loans and debt to be repaid after graduation, job or not. Now there is the equity model.
In the equity model a college or university would claim a percent of the graduates' salaries for a fixed number of years into their careers. An example would be to pay the university 5% of your annual salary for 15 years. The formula could change or even be negotiable based on the specific university, student and intended career path.
Under this method the university has a vested interest in both keeping costs lower, and better preparing students for their careers.
Student debt: What's been driving college costs so high, anyway?
Colleges are not responsible to the student for the cost of tuition. They are far more interested in sports arenas and stadiums, faculty salaries, and how much money in donations from alumni and local business community. The demands of raising the university's status and rankings that will lead to higher enrollments and higher income is the goal. Education for the dollar is less important, though often spoken.
Students and their families are forced to borrow more and more to achieve the stated goal since costs are soaring. The costs are soaring due to higher demands by all parties involved. Faculty and staff want higher salaries and benefits. Alumni want bigger stadiums. Students want better dorms and facilities. Administrators want more money in the endowment funds. Costs go up and students pay.
And is the quality of the education incrementally better? Hardly. There are many studies that conclude students entering college are less prepared, and therefore programs need to be adjusted down in order to meet the ability of the students.
Equity Model for Affording College
Currently there is the cash model, in which the student pays for college as they go. There is the debt model which leads to higher loans and debt to be repaid after graduation, job or not. Now there is the equity model.
In the equity model a college or university would claim a percent of the graduates' salaries for a fixed number of years into their careers. An example would be to pay the university 5% of your annual salary for 15 years. The formula could change or even be negotiable based on the specific university, student and intended career path.
Under this method the university has a vested interest in both keeping costs lower, and better preparing students for their careers.
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