The Fatal Conceit of Congress September 30, 2008Michael Reksulak On Monday, the House of Representatives narrowly rejected the ballyhooed “Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008” which would have funneled $700 […]
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Republicans on the Left and Democrats on the Right
Republicans on the Left and Democrats on the Right September 29, 2008Ivan Eland In the topsy turvy world of Washington, to combat what is being called the “most momentous financial […]
Read moreWall Street Socialism
Wall Street Socialism September 24, 2008Alvaro Vargas Llosa WASHINGTON—Having spent part of my life in the developing world, I know that the nationalization of an industry or an institution is […]
Read moreCoalition Letter to Senate Banking on Bailout
September 23, 2008 Any Federal Financial Industry Rescue Package Must Be Transparent The Honorable Christopher J. Dodd Chairman Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs 534 […]
Read moreThe Debate on ‘Energy Independence’
The Debate on ‘Energy Independence’ September 23, 2008William F. Shughart IIOxford Eagle When presidential candidates speak of promoting energy independence, presumably they do not mean independence of Canada or Mexico, […]
Read moreObama’s Economic Agenda: This Is Change?
Obama’s Economic Agenda: This Is Change? September 22, 2008Edgar K. Browning Presidential candidate Barack Obama’s mantra for change in economic policies amounts to this: a huge increase in redistribution of […]
Read moreThe U.S. Should Worry About Bin Laden, Not the Taliban
The U.S. Should Worry About Bin Laden, Not the Taliban September 22, 2008Ivan Eland A recent U.S. raid into Pakistan from Afghanistan using Special Forces on the ground is apparently […]
Read moreLula’s Oil Dream
Lula’s Oil Dream September 17, 2008Alvaro Vargas Llosa SAO PAULO, Brazil—In the United States, offshore drilling is so controversial that it has become the stuff of heated presidential campaign debate. […]
Read moreWhy Did Gas Prices Increase So Quickly?
Why Did Gas Prices Increase So Quickly? September 15, 2008Art Carden Why does the price of gas increase immediately when a hurricane threatens supplies, even though the gas at the pump […]
Read moreIs George W. Bush the Worst President in U.S. History?
Is George W. Bush the Worst President in U.S. History? September 15, 2008Ivan Eland In the twilight of his eight-year term, George W. Bush is the loneliest guy in town these […]
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