by Northrup Buechner | Feb 10, 2012 | Economics
A series of essays based on portions of Objective Economics: How Ayn Rand’s Philosophy Changes Everything About Economics by Northrup Buechner. In my previous posting on this subject, I noted that both the proponents and opponents of the law of supply and demand... by Brian Phillips | Feb 9, 2012 | POLITICS
An excerpt from the Introduction to Individual Rights and Government Wrongs. This book was written for those who love the United States of America and the principles upon which it was founded. America was founded on an ideology—the right of each... by Richard E. Ralston | Feb 9, 2012 | Economics, Taxation
There is a great threat to medical care in America from a small group of our fellow citizens. They are not the top one percent of the wealthy, but a group of elitists and their allies who see government power as the means to determine what every American is allowed to... by John Browne | Feb 6, 2012 | Investing
Recently, the stock market has been roaring, with the S&P 500 up a stunning 22% from October 3, 2011, which was the low of last year. In fact, the first month of 2012 has been one of the best Januaries on record for US stocks. On top of that, last Friday’s... by Dr Michael Hurd | Feb 6, 2012 | POLITICS
Obama says the unemployment numbers — down slightly — are good news. Critics say these unemployment numbers are mostly a reflection of the fact that more Americans are giving up on employment permanently, and therefore are no longer figured in the... by Ralph R. Reiland | Feb 6, 2012 | POLITICS
It’s not like the old days in China when the top guys in the Communist Party at least pretended to be pro-equality. Back then, “poor peasants” were encouraged to denounce and kill “rich peasants” for the crime of being too productive, too... by Dr Michael Hurd | Feb 4, 2012 | POLITICS, War with Iran
Associated Press reports: “Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard began military exercises Saturday in the country’s south, the latest show of force after threats to close the strategic Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for tougher Western sanctions. The... by Dr Michael Hurd | Feb 4, 2012 | Healthcare, POLITICS
National Journal online reports: “According to the Congressional Budget Office, which released its new Budget and Economic Outlook report [last week], a 10-year repeal of the growth-rate formula that froze doctors’ rates [for Medicare reimbursement] at... by Peter Schiff | Feb 3, 2012 | Investing
With its announcement last week that it will keep interest rates near zero until at least late 2014, the Federal Reserve has put another large crack into the foundations underlying the US dollar. In a misguided attempt to provide clarity and transparency, Ben Bernanke...
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