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So Much For Supporting Free Markets

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

“Those institutions, Fannie and Freddie, have been responsible for millions of Americans to be able to own their own homes, and they will not fail, we will not allow them to fail." Translation: John McCain supports a laissez faire approach to economics except when he doesn't. Once again, he ...

Still Think McCain Cares About The Troops?

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

Think again. McCain opposes a bill that would guarantee full tuition payments to veterans at any public school in their home state. Its expected cost is $52 billion over 10 years. McCain says the legislation is too expensive and has proposed his own version, which would increase the monthly benefit ...

Medicare Epitomizes Our Entitlement Problem

Friday, May 16th, 2008

***This post is being submitted to the Facing Up Blog Carnival on Medicare.*** It is no secret that our economy is the middle of a recession, as evidenced by massive layoffs in the financial services market, exploding energy prices and the increase in jobless claims. One reason why we can ...

Obama Gets It Right On Gas Tax “Holidays”

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

"Now the two Washington candidates in the race have been attacking me lately because I don't support their idea of a gas tax holiday. We're arguing over a gimmick that would save you half a tank of gas over the course of the entire summer so that everyone in ...

McCain Really Does Know Nothing About Economics!

Friday, April 25th, 2008

Contrary to the beliefs of the Captain of the Straight Talk Express, suspending the gas tax will make us even more dependent on foreign oil and will provide more financial assistance to terrorists. Why make something that is supposed to be bad even more affordable and easier for more ...

Now The Market Wants To Be Regulated

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008

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