Archive for the 'Economics' Category



The SEC wouldn’t allow Obama’s claims.

Published on February 25, 2009

From:  Chicago Tea Party: CNBC’s Rick Santelli Defends the Common Man This is the big question on everyone’s mind now: “Will the second stimulus package work?” It would be very easy to say: “I hope so.” Obama’s claim that it “will create 3 million jobs” could never be claimed in a financial setting. The SEC [...]


The Wonderful Magic Money Machine

Published on February 9, 2009

According to Bloomberg.com there is enough money in the bailout, bank guarantees, and stimulus packages to pay off 90% of the nation’s mortgages. It is enough money to send a $1,430 check to  every man, woman, and child in existence. President Obama spoke last week regarding the opposition to his plan.  He explained, “So then [...]


Speed Racer demonstrates capitalism at its finest.

Published on May 21, 2008

***SPOILER ALERT***  While I don’t believe I’m giving any secrets away, use your discretion if you don’t want to know any plot details. An article by Jeffery Tucker on Mises Economic Blog asks the question, Is Speed Racer Anti-Capitalist? The conclusion there is that any anti-capitalist rhetoric was weak and ineffectual, if intended.  Instead, Tucker writes, “if you consider the core institutions of capitalism [...]