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A few questions for climate alarmists
Posted by Bruce Kaskubar in analysis, columnist on May 15, 2010
Paul Driessen has some questions at Townhall.com.
Our Congressman, Tim Walz, already voted for the House version of this legislation. In his recent spate of glossy mailings to constituents, he says he’s concerned about our federal budget deficit and about job creation. Yet, if this legislation becomes law, the planet will not be saved, energy will be more expensive for Americans, and everything that relies on energy will be more expensive (unless produced outside of the U.S.). For all of us, that means we can afford less of everything (or have fewer jobs). That means we need less production of everything. That means fewer jobs. That means less tax revenue for the government. That means more pressure on government deficits.
Democrats like Tim Walz are either incapable of connecting the dots — fools — or unwilling to expose the dots — dishonest. In any case, what Tim Walz claims to be concerned about and what Tim Walz votes for are two different things.
The Dollar’s Inevitable Demise
Posted by Bruce Kaskubar in analysis, columnist on May 4, 2010
Vasko Kohlmayer writes about our national debt at American Thinker. An excerpt:
The White House Office of Management and Budget estimated that at the end of 2010, the national debt will breach the $14 trillion mark. This means that America’s sovereign debt will soon equal the annual output of our economy. History shows that most governments that reach such levels of debt are ultimately unable to contain them. In most cases, this leads to the disintegration of the country’s monetary regime and the collapse of its currency.
While I agree with Mr. Kohlmayer’s economics, I disagree with his believes that our nation’s collapse is inevitable. Inevitable means it’s too late for hope and change; that we may as well bend over and kiss ourselves goodbye. Our spending is completely out of control. The Obama/Pelosi/Reid spending is a completely different phenomenon than Bush 43’s. It is not too late but we have to make big moves, soon.
Removing members of Congress that believe in programs such as government stimulus, cash for clunkers, cap and trade, increased government health care, emboldened labor unions, and constricted job makers is the right way to start.
A Perfect Storm of Ignorance
Posted by Bruce Kaskubar in analysis, columnist on March 13, 2010
This is fantastic. Jeffrey Friedman writes in the Cato Policy Report about the history and effects of regulations on the banks, regulators, rating companies, and (of course) us, particularly related to the housing bubble and subsequent banking collapse. If you can’t stand the details, stick with it for the nature of the beast.
Is Tim Walz Minnesota’s Porkmeister?
Posted by Bruce Kaskubar in columnist, commentary on January 27, 2010
The Let Freedom Ring blog wonders about Tim Walz.