To Raise Rates or not to Raise Rates; That is the Question
Over the past few weeks I have becoming increasingly frustrated with both the Federal Reserve and Congress over the increasing cost of fuel and food. I’m not alone either. Both retailers and economists are worried how much $4/gallon gasoline will affect profits and the overall growth of the economy. That, of course, excludes every-day Americans [...]
A Very Quick Thought on Charity, Agency, and Government
It is incredibly well intentioned to create government programs which subvert the role of charities in our daily lives. The taxation power of government can easily resolve the budgetary problems charities deal with on a daily basis. Naturally, I’m against this. I’m not against these programs because my dollars are going to the hungry, or [...]
A Second Thought on Corporate Taxes and Regulations
A little while back I wrote a piece on Corporate Taxes. Surprisingly, someone, seemingly, read the article and responded. Here are is a thought on his comment: Extreme regulations in the corporate ecosystem will only result in a catastrophic rates of unemployment and a decrease in entrepreneurship. (That is not to say corporations should be [...]
2010 Election Endorsements
Governor Warren Redlich (Libertarian) Warren Redlich is the Libertarian Party candidate for Governor of New York. Unlike Palidino and Cuomo, Redlich understands the ideas and principles of liberty. He supports an immense cut in public spending, requiring a referendum to increase public servant pay, and, most importantly, understands that a cap on property taxes is [...]
Quick thought on Corporate Taxes
Thanks to Fox News (might I add I never thought I would say such a phrase) there is a movement in this country to lower taxes, ensure freedoms, and throw tea into harbors! Well, not really, but that sounded good. I would like to propose the idea that we should lower the corporate tax in [...]
Tax the Churches?
I’ll readily admit for some pastors leading a congregation has become an easy source of income rather than a true spiritual calling. I’ll readily admit preaching services in a glistening hundred-million-dollar chapel has very little to do with religion. I’ll even readily admit that those churches spend far less than they should on the Lord’s [...]
What is a Right?
A right is something intrinsically given to humans by a higher power; whether that higher power is God or simply nature is up to any given person but, regardless, a right cannot be transferred to, conferred upon, or moved to any other individual. It is also very important to realize rights are neither mutually exclusive [...]
Are Toyotas Safe?
As much as I have enjoyed making fun of Toyota and Lexus owners in recent days for driving – supposed – death traps the reality of the situation is that Toyota makes safe, reliable, automobiles; albeit they’re only as exciting as the kitchen sink. As much as I dislike Toyota I can’t deny their safety, [...]
I wish I Had a Studio
Careful now, this post is going to be a little bit live journal so the faint of heart should turn back now. I mean it! As the title would suggest, I wish I had a studio; “o rly” one might say. I came to this conclusion after trying to find a place to start brainstorming [...]
Wine + Supermarkets = Good
I’m going to try to keep the math simple here so maybe those individuals in Albany who voted this down can get the message. Of course, I’m sure my position – or even the fact I have a position – on this issue will shock people. I mean, as I Mormon never having a drink [...]