Archive for December 30th, 2008

Stimulus: Stampede of the Pigs

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In my recent post, Stimulus: A Cheap Thrill or Lasting Satisfaction? (12/21/08), I warn that one of the many pitfalls of this plan will be that “politicians will tag on wasteful programs labelling them ’stimulus.’”  Well, according to the Washington Post print edition, the Democrats are already throwing in the pork, especially, as dumb [...]

Impose a Modest Gasoline Tax Now (Yes, I Hate to Say It . . .)

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One of the strange things about oil is that when it is cheap, new problems arise.  I fully support the notion that it is in our national security interest to promote alternatives to oil use.  As we know, our dependence on energy imported from dangerous areas and unfriendly governments is a serious national security risk.
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