Most of us take it for granted that “government regulation” is a necessary thing. Kind of like oxygen. Or running water. A lot of us assume that without “government regulation” most of us would be living in a third-world country. … Continue reading
Category: Politics & Government
“Friendly to Business” and Friendly to Markets NOT the Same
Billionaire investor Carl Icahn Saturday attributed the recent Wall Street surge “completely” to Donald Trump because investors believe that the president-elect is “really going to be more friendly with business.” “It is completely related to Trump,” Icahn, 80, the activist … Continue reading
The Fake Lady’s Rant About Fake News
Losing presidential candidate Hillary Clinton went on a rant about “fake news” the other day. She spoke out about “the epidemic of malicious… so-called fake news” which “can have real-world consequences.” “It is a danger that needs to be addressed … Continue reading
What ‘Cronyism’ Is and Is Not
We hear a lot about “cronyism” or “crony capitalism.” Many say Donald Trump was sent to Washington to end cronyism as we know it. But what IS cronyism? Without a definition, you’ll never know what you have (or have not) … Continue reading
Tax Businesses More For Moving Overseas? No Way!
President-elect Donald Trump is threatening heavy taxes as retribution for U.S. companies that move their business operations overseas and still try to sell their product to Americans. In a series of early-morning tweets Sunday, Trump vowed a 35 percent tax … Continue reading
Trump Should Pick Taiwan Over China
“Trump Speaks With Taiwan’s President, Risking China Tensions,” reads a headline. So what? A free country does not need to please an authoritarian country. Not only does a freer country have the higher moral ground; it also has more prosperity … Continue reading
A Right to Burn the American Flag? You Bet There Is!
Donald Trump said the following on Twitter: “Nobody should be allowed to burn the American flag – if they do, there must be consequences – perhaps loss of citizenship or year in jail!” Is he right? Not even close. Flags, … Continue reading
Fidel Castro’s Overdue Demise
While his people suffered, Fidel Castro lived in comfort — keeping everything, including his eight children, his many mistresses, even his wife, a secret,” former bodyguard Juan Reinaldo Sanchez wrote, per the New York Post, in the book, “The Double … Continue reading
Recount? Careful What You Wish For, Hill
A recount will soon be underway in swing states won by Donald Trump, states that Hillary Clinton supporters (including her competitor Jill Stein) feel that Hillary Clinton should have won. A lot of people ask what’s motivating this effort, an … Continue reading
Trump and Obama: Stunningly Different Responses to Castro’s Death
Upon Fidel Castro’s death, Barack Obama offered “condolences” to Fidel Castro’s family and spoke sadly of the loss of a “singular figure.” Donald Trump described Castro’s death as the “passing of a brutal dictator who oppressed his own people for … Continue reading
Trump’s First Major Error: Forgiving Hillary
President-elect Donald Trump has signaled to The New York Times that he does not intend to investigate or prosecute Hillary Clinton. Why is he doing this? It’s got to be a new record for breaking a campaign promise. Should Hillary … Continue reading
How Not to Let Political Crybullies Ruin Your Thanksgiving
I hear from more people than ever before about Thanksgiving dinner and holiday get-togethers. How to mix holiday and politics? Evidently this year, it’s worse than ever. It was a close election, and the losing side is taking it very … Continue reading