I have a very quick post today on balancing the Federal Budget. I have previously posted on this topic here, on earmarks and reality here, and on inflation and related concepts here. The issue of deficit reduction seems to come to the forefront during recessionary periods in our history (despite the fact that the two issues are… (read more)
Archive for April 2010
Nazi Arizona?
Nazi Arizona? Well, not quite. The new immigration statute in the state is however, over the top, ill-considered, and ill-conceived. When Governor Brewer signed the measure into law, she opened up Arizona law enforcement agencies to enormous public pressures and liabilities. This is a measure, after all, that is supposed to “fix” illegal immigration in… (read more)
Nate On Sports: Barry Zito – Version 3.0
One of the feel-good stories of the young 2010 Major League Baseball season not yet receiving attention is the reemergence of Barry Zito. Now maybe there’s reason for that. It’s important to keep a perspective here – namely, we’re only about one-eighth through the season, and Zito himself has only made four starts. And when… (read more)
Rational Politics Chapter 4: Our Democracy And Financial Markets
The news today is dominated by a handful of terms; bailout, financial reform, greed, regulation, crisis, and too big to fail spring immediately to mind. The very existence of the Tea Party movement, or at least the anger being exploited by the organizers of the Tea Party movement, owes itself to the financial meltdown of… (read more)
Immigration
I hate the subject of immigration. Much like abortion, the mention of the word immigration is enough to end rational discussion in a heartbeat. The issue is charged by history, geography, cultural differences, cultural loss, mistrust, racism, and callous political pandering. Just like abortion, I hate writing about this subject, but it is a topic… (read more)
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