I don’t understand why politicians are expected–and expect themselves–to “fix” the economy. It’s not their job, it’s not their right and it’s not even possible. “The economy” refers to countless transactions, interactions and contractual arrangements, big and small, among literally … Continue reading →

The various plans for government to intervene in the mortgage sector, and the economy more generally, are akin to the proverbial rearranging of the chairs on the Titanic. Hillary demands that the chairs all face in one direction so that … Continue reading →

Do people prefer socialism? Several readers have written in to me, saying that it does no good to oppose candidates with socialist leanings or principles–because these are the leanings and principles that a great majority of Americans want. I’m not … Continue reading →

If the civil rights movement had really been such a success, you wouldn’t still hear about the need to continue and/or revive it after nearly 50 years. The persisting claims that racism is alive in a society that is self-evidently … Continue reading →

I have a better idea for the mortgage and banking crisis than the complex notions currently being proposed by politicians. Let’s pass a law stating the following: “Congress shall provide a house for every single American who wants one. Tax … Continue reading →

Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are the spokespeople for the political party which most clearly emphasizes the obligation of the individual to sacrifice himself in the service of society. They head the party of altruistic self-sacrifice for the so-called common … Continue reading →

I will be truly shocked if Hillary Clinton drops out of the presidential race any time soon. I believe that she views the Presidency–much less the Democratic nomination–as her entitlement. I suspect she’s hurt and confused, because her constituency consists … Continue reading →

I keep hearing Republicans propose the same things as Democrats for the economy–only on a “voluntary” basis. Let’s get real here. The minute a government official or presidential candidate says, “You business people better get together and serve the public … Continue reading →

I wish that instead of arguing for tax cuts, conservatives would argue for restoration of a free-market economy, across-the-board. First of all, they have nothing to lose. Liberalism is on the rise, though only by default, and even the Republican … Continue reading →

The popularity of Barack Obama is not an indicator of the triumph of “liberal,” socialist ideas. Those ideas, while discredited, win by default because nobody will stand up for any credible alternative, even though such alternatives exist. Obama’s rise was … Continue reading →

Hillary Clinton says we need a President who can be a “steward of the economy” rather than a President who admits that he doesn’t know much about the economy, such as John McCain. Who says? Hillary doesn’t know anything about … Continue reading →

Socialism depends on capitalism. Without capitalism, there will be no socialist programs. Socialist programs do not pay for themselves. Consider American socialist programs such as public schools, Medicare and Social Security. These programs are paid for by income and payroll … Continue reading →