Tag Archives: constitution
2 Cents Worth On Life Its Ownself
The offerings here beat the prices at Wal-Mart. Even those of dubious distinction are still a bargain. So, with a nod to Blackie we are off again. Even the most ardent fans of Obamacare must have some pause when they … Continue reading
Filed under business, Economics, Foreign Affairs, Global Warming, government, history, law, Politics
Do Over Revolution
The centrifugal forces of politics are pulling our nation farther and farther away from each other. It is a bit sad but realistic. We have always had our divisions from the beginning with different visions for our nation’s future. Today … Continue reading
Filed under business, Economics, Foreign Affairs, government, Politics
BP And The Rule Of Law
I wouldn’t know judge Feldman from a little green apple but he made a great and correct decision on the Gulf moratorium and it is a trumpet call for the rule of law to be restored. The current gang in … Continue reading
Filed under business, Economics, Environment, government, law
2 Cents Worth–Constitution, Dollar, Sports, Weather
It appears we will have some sort of health reform bill in the near future. Forgetting all the political and indeological arguments I do wonder how much more it will cost each of us. The free lunch analogy will apply … Continue reading
Filed under business, Culture, Economics, Environment, government, immigration
The Servant Referee
We have always had a free market system and recognition of the right of private property. You only have to look at the 5th amendment to confirm this. It is the one that provides that no private property may be taken for … Continue reading
Filed under Culture, Economics, government
Did the Govt. Confiscate AIG?
When I first read about the takeover of AIG I was curious about the details of how that worked. I read that the Government took a 80% owenership in the AIG stock and diluted the existing shareholders. There was scarce mention … Continue reading
Filed under Economics, government, Politics
Unintended consequences, political and otherwise
You might not believe it but the US Constitution has a provision that was designed to avoid the worst outcomes of unintended consequences. The drafters went to great trouble to be as precise as they could delineating the powers of the … Continue reading
Filed under government, history, Politics
