Category Archives: Economics

Prisoner Restitution

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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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