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Category Archives: Economics
Want to get rid of the IRS? Okay, this is what you need to also get rid of…
Ted Cruz was the first major party candidate to announce a run for the 2016 Presidential election. One of his primary talking points is a hatred of taxes and a proposal to eliminate the IRS. The GOP has already done … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Economics, Governance, Infrastructure, Politics, Science
Tagged consumption tax, democracy, drugs, economics, FCC, FDA, FDIC, Federal government, flat tax, government, head tax, infrastructure, internet, IRS, Medicare, medicine, NASA, National Weather Service, NOAA, progressive income tax, regulations, Republican, republicans, Social Security, taxes, technology, Ted Cruz, unions
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Who is killing the Postal Service?
It’s no secret the modern Republican Party’s first overriding principle is that government is the largest problem facing America today. Pretty much all their current philosophy stems from this central tenet. Less government is better. Now this of course, like … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Economics, Governance, History, Politics
Tagged budget, Congress, Constitution, corruption, Darrell Issa, economics, fiscal responsibility, GOP, government, mail, manufactured crisis, politics, post office, Postal Service, republicans, United States, USPS
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Who deserves $15 per hour?
“Okay, rant – For those fast food employees striking for $15 an hour, let’s do some math. At $15 an hour Johnny Fry-Boy would make $31,200 annually. An E1 (Private) in the military makes $18,378. An E5 (Sergeant) with 8 … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, Social Justice
Tagged capitalism, competition, economics, employment, living wage, minimum wage, Social Justice
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Upcoming posts and new blog
Most of my future blog posts will likely be based on current events and whatever is going on in the world. I tend to react to events instead of anticipate them – then again, who beyond Nate Silver does any different? … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Civil Rights, Economics, Governance, History, Myths and misconceptions, Politics, Preview, Space
Tagged bias, controversy, debate, deficits, government, guns, myths, new blog, politics, preview, socialism
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Repost – Facebook – October 20, 2012 – A case for a new New Deal
Reposted from Facebook A case for a new New Deal – October 20, 2012 The federal budget deficit is a serious economic concern for Americans, and it represents a significant long-term impediment to economic growth and success. It has … Continue reading
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