Thursday March 11th 2010

‘Limited Government’ Archives

Nanny State Cell Phone Ban Doesn’t Work »

Government is at its worst when it insists on trying to protect people from themselves. State-based bans on driving with a cell phone are one perfect example. It's not smart to allow yourself to be distracted while driving. Activities such as talking on the phone, eating, applying makeup or fiddling with the radio that take your attention away [...]

An(other) Tea Party Victory »

Massachusetts' message for Oregon read more

So, Why “No” On 66/67? »

Caught on the government merry-go-round read more

Damascus Taxpayer Victories Cause Government Panic »

Local officials freak out at having to consult with voters on their decisions read more

Surprise! Guess Who Got Stimulus Plan Jobs? »

Whether nationally or in Oregon, lots of the jobs "saved or created" by the President's economic stimulus plan went to government workers - whose unions are strong supporters of the President and his agenda.

What is a “free” market? »

Those asked to solve our economic problems should know what a free market is - and what it isn't. read more

Guess What’s Delaying the Bailout? »

The President has said repeatedly that it's going to take some time for the federal bailout to work.  Here's why. read more

Why is socialism no longer relevant in public debate? »

I continue to be amazed that no one is really talking about the true ideological difference between the two major candidates in the this Presidential election. That real difference socialism, as revealed in Obama's "spread the wealth around" comment to Joe the plumber. Yet, somehow, there is no real public discussion about Obama's policy ideas as [...]

The Unintended Consequences of Nationalizing Banks »

After learning of the President's plan to have the government quasi nationalize private banks in America by purchasing 250 billion in stock, I began to think about the implications of such a direction. It could lead to the eventual privatization of Social Security and Medicare to save them from implosion. read more