By Ralph Benko As this column is being written America is preparing to head down the, theatrically styled, “Fiscal Cliff.” That “cliff” really is the chicken roost of 40 years of mostly disappointing — and more than a decade of catastrophic — economic growth. Lousy growth leads to a diminished tax base, capable of producing only anemic tax revenues. Washington, DC is emulating Sherlock Holmes locked in mortal combat with its own...
Grassroot Perspective: The One You Love, Solar Tax Credits and Ron Paul says America is off the cliff
by Danny de Gracia, II A weekly liberty briefing and news guide to keep you informed and prepared on what’s UP to more freedom or DOWN to bigger, more intrusive government. Quote of the Week: “A free market grants no authority or privileges to labor unions or business. All contracts between workers and businesses must be mutually agreeable and without government mandates. No one is forced to work, no one is prevented from quitting, and the...
Grassroot Perspective: Land of the Sorta Free, Compromise and Agree with Me, and More
This column was originally published here on Hawaii Reporter. Scanning the week’s national news, views and clues with you and yours in mind By Malia Hill Quote of the Week: “The good news is that, according to the Obama administration, the rich will pay for everything. The bad news is that, according to the Obama administration, you’re rich. “–P. J. O’Rourke Each week, we’ll be monitoring the web to find the...
Grassroot Perspective: 16 and a lot of 000s, Bias Blindness, and More
This article originally appeared in Hawaii Reporter. Scanning the week’s national news, views and clues with you and yours in mind By Malia Hill Quote of the Week: “In the lexicon of the political class, the word “sacrifice” means that the citizens are supposed to mail even more of their income to Washington so that the political class will not have to sacrifice the pleasure of spending it.”—George Will Each week, we’ll be...
Grassroot Perspective: The Senate Ignores the Rules, GOP Goes Gold, And More
This article originally published in the Hawaii Reporter here. Scanning the week’s national news, views and clues with you and yours in mind By Malia Hill Quote of the Week: “My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government.”—Thomas Jefferson Each week, we’ll be monitoring the web to find the most interesting, challenging, or important items for those who are concerned about liberty,...