Sometimes the current economic pundits talk about our current debt and indicate that it is not as severe a problem as others think. This in spite of the fact that even those in the current administration do give lip service to the notion that the deficits and debt growth are “unsustainable”. They just want to [...]
Posts Tagged as ‘deficit spending’
August 31, 2009
Government, Inc. With One Checking Account
Government, Inc. has been spending money like there is no limit to what we have or what we can afford. I noticed on the news today that the majority of economists think the monetary policies of the Fed have been about right but that a majority of them do not like the fiscal policies of [...]
May 18, 2009
The California Way?
For decades now the carnard has been that so goes California so goes the nation. It has allegedly been the trend setter for everything from social mores to economic development and political leanings. There has certainly been some truth to that assertion. Those Hollywood glitz hounds do continue to lead the way in style and [...]
April 24, 2009
Budget Alternatives That Follow the Constitution
Ther are vocal defenders of the proposed budget of the new administration and a fair number of critics. The defenders constantly harp that those opposed to the budget are simply saying no and not offering alternative solutions to fiscal and budgetary demands. Well, I am happy to offer some thoughts on how to change the [...]