by Dr Michael Hurd | Jan 6, 2011 | Economics, POLITICS
Q: In your article, “Economics Doesn’t Explain the Housing Market Collapse,” I think you are being a little naive in thinking the housing collapse was caused by a sense of entitlement. This was calculated economic warfare against the middle class, an... by Peter Schiff | Jan 5, 2011 | Investing
The United States Postal Service announced last week that all future first class postage stamps sold will be the so-called “forever stamps” that have no face value but are guaranteed to cover the cost of mailing a first class letter, regardless of how high... by Dr Michael Hurd | Jan 5, 2011 | POLITICS
I’ll be honest. I don’t place much hope in the new Congress. But here’s what I’m looking for and what makes me potentially hopeful for the future: The replacement of milquetoast Republicans with ones who actually stand for something different... by Dr Michael Hurd | Jan 4, 2011 | POLITICS
First Lady Michelle Obama is encouraging Americans to feed their children a diet with fewer sweets to help combat obesity. On her reality show, “Sarah Palin’s Alaska,” Palin, while she put together the ingredients for s’mores, said, “This... by Damon Gonzalez Jr. | Jan 4, 2011 | POLITICS
While temporarily buried under the Christmas cheer and holiday mood, Reuters recently published a story concerning the growing turmoil on the Korean peninsula. On top of threats to wage a “sacred war” against the South, Pyongyang hints at the possibility... by Dr Michael Hurd | Jan 3, 2011 | POLITICS
Q: A lot of my friends and I are nearing retirement or seeking new horizons. When we talk about new careers or jobs, we all come to the same conclusion: “I’m not qualified for the jobs I’m interested in, and I’m not interested in the jobs... by Dr Michael Hurd | Jan 2, 2011 | Economics, Housing, POLITICS
Economist Peter Schiff writes: “How has the [housing] market found the strength to stop its descent? No one is making the case that fundamentals have improved. Instead, there is widespread agreement that government intervention stopped the free fall. The home... by Joshua Lipana | Jan 1, 2011 | POLITICS
Advocates of the new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) want America to reduce its nuclear capabilities in exchange for Russia ‘s word that it will do likewise. Does this make sense? Russia, throughout its history, has been an authoritarian... by Dr Michael Hurd | Dec 30, 2010 | POLITICS
Fox News reported: “As New York City finishes cleaning up the mess of the recent debilitating blizzard, it also faces allegations that union workers entrusted with cleaning up the mess of snow decided to stage a slowdown as the blizzard hit. The plan was to...
