Category Archives: Economics

Prisoner Restitution

Posted on 20 July 2011 by Jonathan

Citizens of the United States of America have rights. Such as the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. When a citizen commits a crime, they do so in trade for some of their rights. In other words, … Continue reading →

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Tax the Rich

Posted on 23 June 2011 by Jonathan

Just doing a little math here. A true “flat tax” might look something like this: US Population 2010: 309 million people (309000000) US Federal budget request for 2010: $3.55 trillion ($3550000000000) 3550000000000 / 309000000 = $11,488.67/person/year That is quite a … Continue reading →

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Scarcity vs Abundance Quiz

Posted on 10 May 2011 by Jonathan

How do you think about money? Read each question and pick the answer that most closely resembles the way that you think. 1) My friend lands a new job that pays a lot more than money than my job does, … Continue reading →

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Is there a situation where democracy won’t work?

Posted on 22 February 2011 by Jonathan

This important question was asked and answered by Clayton M. Christensen on 16 May 2009 in a commencement speech given at Southern New Hampshire University. I encourage everyone to read this speech. Here are a couple of quotes from it … Continue reading →

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Grassroots Economic Stimulus

Posted on 17 February 2009 by Jonathan

Those boys and girls in Washington keep trying to mess around with the economy, thinking they know how to “force” the economy into doing their bidding. I am tired of hearing of bailouts and stimulus packages. A friend of mine … Continue reading →

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Let us suffer

Posted on 10 February 2009 by Jonathan

I just got a letter from one of my Congressmen telling me that he is in favor of a certain version of the “stimulus package” that leans toward lower taxes instead of increase debt through the dispersal of inflated monies. … Continue reading →

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I oppose the $25 billion bailout

Posted on 18 November 2008 by Jonathan

Congress wants our opinion on the requested auto industry bailout. DOES THE AUTO INDUSTRY NEED A BAILOUT? The big three automakers say they need $25 billion in emergency short-term loans to avoid bankruptcy. Opponents say we shouldn’t reward poor management. … Continue reading →

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