Respecting the Constitution Only When it’s Convenient
by Jacob Sullum The Republican platform unveiled last week notes in passing that “the Constitution assigns the federal government no role in local education.” Yet the same document offers opinions on all manner of local educational issues, including the virtues of phonics, the evils of sex education, the wisdom of merit pay for teachers, and [...]
Cut Government Down to Size!
by Clay Barham Easier said, but it can be done. It starts with the new CEO of the Federal Government, the President, telling all those who work for the Executive Branch there will be no more hiring, except for the military. That means when people die or retire, they will not be replaced by anyone [...]
Who Is Responsible for the Housing Bubble?
by Rep Ron Paul The House passed two bills attempting to rehabilitate the housing and mortgage market this week. There doesn’t seem to be any shortage of criticism and blame for the bad decisions, and rightly so. Lenders and banks do share much of the blame for the overheated market. Lending standards were relaxed, or [...]
May 12, 2008 | Categories:Economy | Tags: big-government, Economy, foreclosures, Government, Guest Commentary, housing-bubble, real-estate, Ron Paul, socializing | Leave A Comment »