The Left’s Latest Fascist Power Play: Compensation Limits for All
Tuesday, March 31st, 2009For all those folks who bought into the Left’s populist call to class warfare over the AIG executive bonuses: Beyond AIG: A bill to let Big Government set your salary: It was nearly two weeks ago that the House of Representatives, acting in a near-frenzy after the disclosure of bonuses paid to executives of AIG, [...]
The GOP is Screwed, and So Are We
Monday, February 16th, 2009Here’s a prime example of why the Republicans lost the election, and can’t hope to win anything back anytime soon: Nationalization: Is It the Only Answer to Save Banks?: A year ago, it would have been unthinkable: Sen. Lindsey Graham advocating a government takeover of private banks — but that is exactly what he suggested [...]
Businessmen: Once Again, Public Enemy #1
Tuesday, November 25th, 2008Thomas Sowell puts the hammer right smack on the head: Ivan and Boris Again: Why Politicians and the Media Attack CEO Pay: It is not the general public that singles out corporate CEOs for so much attention. Politicians and the media have focused on business leaders, and the public has been led along, like sheep. [...]
The Direct Cost of Government Intervention (So Far): $2 trillion
Tuesday, November 25th, 2008The phrase “spending like a drunken sailor” has officially taken on new meaning: Obama, Democrats plan $500B economic package Congressional Democrats and President-elect Barack Obama are laying the groundwork for quick enactment in January of a giant, two-year economic rescue package that will total about a half-trillion dollars. His economic team in place, Obama has [...]
Obama Administration-Elect Loves a Crisis
Sunday, November 23rd, 2008Here’s Obama’s new Chief of Staff, Rahm Emanual, speaking on the opportunity to exploit the current crisis to expand government power. Rush Limbaugh had some analysis of the clip that’s worth a read: RUSH: Okay, so where is Obama? He’s not acting like Abraham Lincoln, that’s for damn sure. He’s acting like James Buchanan who [...]
Pelosi Calls for Fascist Approach to Automaker Bailout
Sunday, November 23rd, 2008Pelosi gives some insight into her thought process as she talks about a potential “bailout” of the automakers: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that accountability and austerity are required of the auto industry if they are to receive any public funds to help them in their time of crisis. “The U.S. tax payer is not [...]
Automaker Bailout: Congress Chooses a Little Fascism to Go With Their Socialism
Sunday, November 16th, 2008Yet another example of economic fascism (government control over nominally privately-owned businesses): Pelosi said the [government's plan to bailout the auto industry] would call for “immediate, targeted assistance” and must include several principles, including the restructuring of the companies “to ensure their long-term economic viability,” new fuel-efficiency standards, and the development of advanced vehicles. It’s [...]
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