Monthly Archives: August 2010

Democrats Got 88% of Contributions from Media

This at least shows major potential for liberal/Democrat bias that I and many others think is obvious. We wouldn’t select a jury where 88% of the jurors admitted they supported the plaintiff so why take media seriously who put their … Continue reading

Posted in Big Government, Media Distortion | 447 Comments

Largest Surge in Imports to the U.S. in 26 Years

It’s interesting that recent polls have shown that Wall Street investment managers prefer a gridlocked government. That is, they prefer an even number of Republicans and an even number of Democrats so that neither of them gets their way and nothing happens.

I’ll happily take gridlock too. If the government will just do nothing, we’ll be fine! It’s tax increases, regulations, “inniatives,” and all the things politicians do to get money for their own interests that hurt us. Continue reading

Posted in Big Government, Taxes | 368 Comments

Reuters Poll: Most Want to Keep Bush Tax Cuts

WASHINGTON – Only one-third of Americans support President Barack Obama’s proposal to allow tax rates to rise for the wealthiest, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found on Tuesday. Nearly half of those surveyed think the tax breaks, which were enacted under former President … Continue reading

Posted in Big Government, Redistribution of Wealth, Taxes | 494 Comments

More Big Government: Philly Requiring Bloggers to Pay $300

It looks like cash hungry local governments are getting awfully rapacious these days: Between her blog and infrequent contributions to ehow.com, over the last few years she says she’s made about $50. To [Marilyn] Bess, her website is a hobby. … Continue reading

Posted in Big Government, Taxes | 431 Comments

Oil Drilling Moratorium to Cost 8000 Jobs

July 19, 2010 – Oil Drilling Moratorium to Cost 8000 Jobs President Barack Obama has used the gulf oil spill to attempt to push through yet another attack on the free market economy. Though experts have stated that there’s no … Continue reading

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