Is the U.S. moving toward or away from the troubled European countries?
Holding Spendthrifts Responsible
March 1, 2010 By 3 Comments
Those responsible for the public debt crisis should pay the price.
Olbermann’s ‘Federal Budget Debt’ Blunder — The Countdown
February 26, 2010 By 26 Comments
How will MSNBC’s “Countdown” show host redeem himself?
Doomsday for the Eurozone?
February 18, 2010 By 4 Comments
Fiscal recklessness may break up EU’s monetary union.
Obama’s Richest Nation Wouldn’t Get a Loan at My Bank
February 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Once again, President Obama tried to work the guilt trip on us at the National Prayer Breakfast on Feb 4. He continues to claim that the “wealthiest nation” has a moral obligation to pass the government power tool known as the healthcare bill. If we’re talking morality, it was poor stewardship indeed to pass such [...]
Unhinged Spending Syndrome – by Vasko Kohlmayer
January 5, 2010 By 7 Comments
An international addiction to debt plagues both Japan and California.
Recovery not as strong as previously thought – AP
December 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The economy grew at a 2.2 percent pace in the third quarter, as the recovery got off to a weaker start than previously thought. However, all signs suggest the economy will end the year on stronger footing.The Commerce Department’s new reading on gross domestic product for the July-to-September quarter was slower than the 2.8 percent [...]
The China Problem In Copenhagen – by Rich Trzupek
December 17, 2009 By 2 Comments
The United States and China clash over greenhouse gas emissions.
Edward Lazear: Stimulus and the Jobless Recovery – WSJ.com
December 8, 2009 By 1 Comment
With the news that GDP grew at 3.5% in the third quarter, it seems apparent that economic recovery is underway. How much of this was a result of government programs? To evaluate this, it is important to understand what constitutes a recovery. There are three developments needed to restore the economy to its prior vibrancy. [...]
