Economics
Obama Tax Plan
A linked critique of the proposed tax changes. My question: after the wealth has been redistributed, what then? The piece
Alfred Holzheu
Policy
The Draft and Forced Social Equality
If we are going into war, then all of us go — not just some.
General
Crazy Pills
A voter vignette I quoted because it captured the mood of the moment — a lifelong split-ticket voter swinging hard one way, full of contradictions about what he wanted government to do. (Shared as a sign of the times rather than as my own view.)
Economics
Obama and Socialism
According to the Office of Tax Analysis, the U.S. individual income tax is highly progressive, with a small group of higher-income taxpayers paying most of the individual income taxes each year.
Reflection
Abortion
Anyone who wants a hand on the big button needs a fundamental belief in the value of human life — any life, any time, no question.
Energy
Oil Prices over Time
A fascinating historical look at oil prices. WTRG oil price history
Economics
The Stock Market
Does anyone remember that 'playing the market' is just that — no better than a horse race? Stocks haven't been based on real returns for quite some time; only about 30% of public stocks pay a dividend, so the 'value' is largely a fantasy rather
Climate
The Sun Is Important
The Sun streams magnetic particles at us on a direct route, arriving every eight minutes. Do we really think that has no effect on our climate? The article