Some things I've read this week or will be reading over the weekend.
December 15
The next housing crisis
Texas’ New Hipsters Threaten the Very Environment That Lured Them There
Without the Texas miracle, America will resemble France, where power and wealth are concentrated in the biggest cities—and everyone else is on the outside looking in.
New Research: Even Talking about Tax Increases Can Cause Economic Damage
December 20
Friday, December 21
Friday, December 14
Clearing the Tabs 12-14-2018
Some things I've read this week or will be reading over the weekend.
December 8
Research on Why Lower-Income People Are Skeptical about a Bigger Welfare State
December 10
How to ‘Seek the Peace and Prosperity’ of Our Cities
December 12
When will we stop ignoring that 21 trillion-pound gorilla sitting in plain sight?
December 13
Piketty Urges Higher Taxes in Response to French Tax Revolt
December 14
How Caring for the Poor Led to the Beginnings of Capitalism
Trade and Creative Destruction
Why Conservatives Shouldn’t Support Federal Paid Parental Leave
December 8
Research on Why Lower-Income People Are Skeptical about a Bigger Welfare State
December 10
How to ‘Seek the Peace and Prosperity’ of Our Cities
December 12
When will we stop ignoring that 21 trillion-pound gorilla sitting in plain sight?
December 13
Piketty Urges Higher Taxes in Response to French Tax Revolt
December 14
How Caring for the Poor Led to the Beginnings of Capitalism
Why Conservatives Shouldn’t Support Federal Paid Parental Leave
Doug McIntyre Signs Off for the Last Time
A man I consider to be legendary in the radio business signed off for the final time this morning after 22 years on KABC radio in Los Angeles.
In 2009, I was in Los Angeles for an extended weekend trip, which included some Dodgers baseball games. I arrived at LAX in the morning hours and after I got my rental car, I tuned the car radio to 790 and headed for Uncle Bill's Pancake House in Manhattan Beach, a staple for me when in Los Angeles. I tuned the car radio to 790 KABC because it was then the Dodgers radio home and there were chances to hear the legendary Vin Scully throughout the day, along with other Dodgers highlights, such as they were in 2009.
I had never heard of Doug McIntyre to that point, but as he talked and told stories, I could tell I was glad to have found him. In the days before the listening convenience provided by iHeartRadio, Tune In, and the plethora of other listening apps, listening to a Los Angeles radio station from Texas was not as easy as it is now, so I did not listen often, but I would tune in as I could.
McIntyre is and has been an amazing story teller, practically every day I have ever listened to him, I would hear him tell amazing stories and sometimes they would include historical references if that was helpful for his story. His is a first class mind for that sort of thing, and especially for talk radio.
I am glad that by a fluke I tuned back in to him just in time to hear his final two days of broadcasting this week with an interesting array of guests and topics. McIntyre was very appreciative to his listeners and that was very evident these last two days.
For me, as a talk radio listener since before I was a teenager when I got my first Emerson AM/FM/cassette tape clock radio, Doug McIntyre now moves on from radio and to whatever is next, and he joins in my memory names like Ricci Ware, Brad Messer, Carl Wigglesworth, Papa Joe Chevalier, Eliza Sonneland, Bruce Williams, and Mike Richards, who used to sign off every show with "And don't let anybody, steal your joy!" in his Texas twang.
Doug McIntyre signed off on his final show this morning referencing what he would be doing next, and he suggested that sleep would be on his list, since his show has run daily from 5am to 10am each morning. Playing off of the idea that he would get to sleep in and not have to wake up in the pre-dawn hours of the day any longer, he closed by saying, "From now on, I will be living on the sunny side of the street." And he closed out the show with a portion of Louis Armstrong performing On the Sunny Side of the Street.
And that was it. What a way to leave on ones own terms.
Thank you Doug McIntyre for your contribution to the medium.
In 2009, I was in Los Angeles for an extended weekend trip, which included some Dodgers baseball games. I arrived at LAX in the morning hours and after I got my rental car, I tuned the car radio to 790 and headed for Uncle Bill's Pancake House in Manhattan Beach, a staple for me when in Los Angeles. I tuned the car radio to 790 KABC because it was then the Dodgers radio home and there were chances to hear the legendary Vin Scully throughout the day, along with other Dodgers highlights, such as they were in 2009.
I had never heard of Doug McIntyre to that point, but as he talked and told stories, I could tell I was glad to have found him. In the days before the listening convenience provided by iHeartRadio, Tune In, and the plethora of other listening apps, listening to a Los Angeles radio station from Texas was not as easy as it is now, so I did not listen often, but I would tune in as I could.
McIntyre is and has been an amazing story teller, practically every day I have ever listened to him, I would hear him tell amazing stories and sometimes they would include historical references if that was helpful for his story. His is a first class mind for that sort of thing, and especially for talk radio.
I am glad that by a fluke I tuned back in to him just in time to hear his final two days of broadcasting this week with an interesting array of guests and topics. McIntyre was very appreciative to his listeners and that was very evident these last two days.
For me, as a talk radio listener since before I was a teenager when I got my first Emerson AM/FM/cassette tape clock radio, Doug McIntyre now moves on from radio and to whatever is next, and he joins in my memory names like Ricci Ware, Brad Messer, Carl Wigglesworth, Papa Joe Chevalier, Eliza Sonneland, Bruce Williams, and Mike Richards, who used to sign off every show with "And don't let anybody, steal your joy!" in his Texas twang.
Doug McIntyre signed off on his final show this morning referencing what he would be doing next, and he suggested that sleep would be on his list, since his show has run daily from 5am to 10am each morning. Playing off of the idea that he would get to sleep in and not have to wake up in the pre-dawn hours of the day any longer, he closed by saying, "From now on, I will be living on the sunny side of the street." And he closed out the show with a portion of Louis Armstrong performing On the Sunny Side of the Street.
And that was it. What a way to leave on ones own terms.
Thank you Doug McIntyre for your contribution to the medium.
Friday, December 7
Clearing the Tabs 12-7-2018
Some things I've read this week or will be reading over the weekend.
December 1
Friday, November 30
Clearing the Tabs 11-30-2018
Some things I've read this week or will be reading over the weekend.
November 24
The gig economy, Americans and the future
November 27
November 24
The gig economy, Americans and the future
November 27
Well Whadya Know: Federal Revenue Is Up
Donald Trump, you're no Ronald Reagan
"Reagan's accomplishment was to actually make the idea of conservatism, something associated with the pre-New Deal era and Barry Goldwater's landslide defeat, mainstream by speaking hopefully and optimistically. He looked to win converts, and did. He captured 44 states in 1980 and 49 states voted to re-elect him."
Donald Trump, you're no Ronald Reagan
"Reagan's accomplishment was to actually make the idea of conservatism, something associated with the pre-New Deal era and Barry Goldwater's landslide defeat, mainstream by speaking hopefully and optimistically. He looked to win converts, and did. He captured 44 states in 1980 and 49 states voted to re-elect him."
November 28
A Teachable Moment on Taxes and Deadweight Loss, Courtesy of D.C.’s Greedy Government
The Bailouts at Ten: I Told You So
"Set aside the ethical questions entirely and focus on the mechanics: Businesses such as GM get into trouble not because of one-time events in the wider economic environment, but because they are so weak as businesses that they cannot weather one-time events in the wider economic environment. GM’s sedan business is weak because GM’s sedans are weak: Virtually all of the best-selling sedans in the United States are made by Toyota, Honda, and Nissan."
November 29
A Teachable Moment on Taxes and Deadweight Loss, Courtesy of D.C.’s Greedy Government
The Bailouts at Ten: I Told You So
"Set aside the ethical questions entirely and focus on the mechanics: Businesses such as GM get into trouble not because of one-time events in the wider economic environment, but because they are so weak as businesses that they cannot weather one-time events in the wider economic environment. GM’s sedan business is weak because GM’s sedans are weak: Virtually all of the best-selling sedans in the United States are made by Toyota, Honda, and Nissan."
November 29
Friday, November 23
Clearing the Tabs 11-23-2018
Some things I've read this week or will be reading over the weekend.
November 17
Adoption Isn't Charity—It's War
November 18
Russia Facebook 'Meddling' That Tilted Election Toward Trump Is Birtherism, Democrat Edition
November 20
As Economic Freedom Goes Global, Conservatives Go Wobbly
November 17
Adoption Isn't Charity—It's War
November 18
Russia Facebook 'Meddling' That Tilted Election Toward Trump Is Birtherism, Democrat Edition
As Economic Freedom Goes Global, Conservatives Go Wobbly
November 22
There's no such thing as too much growth
November 23
How Loneliness Is Tearing America Apart
When people have a hole in their life, they often fill it with angry politics.
There's no such thing as too much growth
November 23
How Loneliness Is Tearing America Apart
When people have a hole in their life, they often fill it with angry politics.
Friday, November 16
Clearing the Tabs 11-16-2018
Some things I've read this week or will be reading over the weekend.
November 16
Mike Pence is like an interim president
Everything You Need to Know about Tax Competition in One Story
California's Typhus Surge Is Linked to Fleas, Feces, and Bad Economic Policies
Resolving California's Housing and Homeless Crisis
November 10
California needs a new economic model
November 12
Dan Crenshaw Is a Rising Star. The GOP Almost Killed His Candidacy.
The Dan Crenshaw Moment
November 13
Budget Deals Are a Recipe for the Worst Kind of Tax Increases
California needs a new economic model
November 12
Dan Crenshaw Is a Rising Star. The GOP Almost Killed His Candidacy.
The Dan Crenshaw Moment
November 13
Alan Alda's weekly podcast is back with its next season. Listen to the first episode with his guest Michael J. Fox:
November 16
Mike Pence is like an interim president
Everything You Need to Know about Tax Competition in One Story
California's Typhus Surge Is Linked to Fleas, Feces, and Bad Economic Policies
Resolving California's Housing and Homeless Crisis
Friday, November 2
Clearing the Tabs 11-2-2018
Some things I've read this week or will be reading over the weekend.
November 1
Saving America’s Retirement System and Providing Real Middle-Class Tax Relief
November 2
True or False: Economists Should Advise Despotic States
November 1
Saving America’s Retirement System and Providing Real Middle-Class Tax Relief
November 2
True or False: Economists Should Advise Despotic States
My friend of nearly 20 years now, Phil Magness, writes a lot of interesting things these days. This one is really intriguing.
Monday, October 29
Good Riddance Manny 2.0
The end of the season for the Los Angeles Dodgers means the end of Manny Machado’s career as a Dodger . . . What an incredibly dirty player, and a punk with a bad attitude, unworthy of the Dodgers uniform . . . Someone will overpay him in the offseason, fortunately it won’t be the Dodgers . . . Good riddance to bad rubbish.
Sunday, October 28
The Dodgers Need a New Manager
Dave Roberts needs to be replaced as the manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers . . . He has proven completely inept in managing big game decisions, with bullpen management being his biggest failing . . . Roberts, by all accounts is a really nice guy, but that does not a good baseball manager make . . . The numerous bad decisions Roberts made in the 2017 World Series could have been overlooked if he did not make the exact same mistakes in 2018 . . . Time to move on.
After Words: Arthur Brooks Interviews Ben Sasse
Two of my favorite people joined together to put together an amazing discussion for an hour. Spend an hour watching Arthur Brooks of American Enterprise Institute (AEI) interview Senator Ben Sasse about his new book, Them. This is NOT a political discussion. So grab a beverage, relax, and enjoy this presentation.
Friday, October 26
Clearing the Tabs 10-26-2018
Some things I've read this week or will be reading over the weekend.
October 21
The Sears Bankruptcy Further Wrecks The QE-As-Equity-Stimulant Narrative
October 22
To Reform Campuses, Start with Pre-College Reforms
October 23
Do the Rich Capture All the Gains from Economic Growth?
October 24
Helping the Left and the Right Understand the Laffer Curve
One Nation, Two Economies
More than gender, race, or other hot-button media issues, a deep socioeconomic divide will shape the midterm elections.
October 25
The opportunity costs of populism
October 26
Trade Deficits (Mostly) Don’t Matter
October 21
The Sears Bankruptcy Further Wrecks The QE-As-Equity-Stimulant Narrative
October 22
To Reform Campuses, Start with Pre-College Reforms
October 23
Do the Rich Capture All the Gains from Economic Growth?
Helping the Left and the Right Understand the Laffer Curve
One Nation, Two Economies
More than gender, race, or other hot-button media issues, a deep socioeconomic divide will shape the midterm elections.
October 25
The opportunity costs of populism
October 26
Trade Deficits (Mostly) Don’t Matter
Wednesday, October 24
Beto Signs Are Useful After All
If anyone from the approaching caravan from Honduras seeking illegal entry into the United States happens to see this post, if you get into Texas, look for these signs. It's a symbol of safe harbor.
Spanish Translation:
Si alguien de la caravana que se aproxima desde Honduras que busca ingresar ilegalmente a los Estados Unidos ve esta publicación, si ingresa a Texas, busque estas señales. Es un símbolo de puerto seguro.
Spanish Translation:
Si alguien de la caravana que se aproxima desde Honduras que busca ingresar ilegalmente a los Estados Unidos ve esta publicación, si ingresa a Texas, busque estas señales. Es un símbolo de puerto seguro.
Friday, October 19
Clearing the Tabs 10-19-2018
Some things I've read this week or will be reading over the weekend.
October 7
Whole Foods Explodes The Myth About Big Businesses Targeting The 'Corner Store'
October 14
Real-World Examples of How the Minimum Wage Destroys Jobs and Hurts Workers
California becoming more feudal, with ultra-rich lording over declining middle class
October 17
Republicans’ new rallying cry is ‘Remember Kavanaugh’ and it may lead them to midterm victory
October 19
Arthur Brooks and American Enterprise Institute (AEI) will release a documentary in the Spring of 2019 and it looks amazing:
October 7
Whole Foods Explodes The Myth About Big Businesses Targeting The 'Corner Store'
October 14
Real-World Examples of How the Minimum Wage Destroys Jobs and Hurts Workers
California becoming more feudal, with ultra-rich lording over declining middle class
October 17
Republicans’ new rallying cry is ‘Remember Kavanaugh’ and it may lead them to midterm victory
October 19
Arthur Brooks and American Enterprise Institute (AEI) will release a documentary in the Spring of 2019 and it looks amazing:
Wednesday, October 17
Senator Ben Sasse Rightly Takes On Sean Hannity
Hannity of course will never accept this challenge, but good for Senator Sasse for not just letting Hannity go unchecked.
If you write a book about the outrage merchants that are dividing America and you fail to mention Sean Hannity because he’s in your party, you aren’t being honest.#Them https://t.co/F9QJIoUtvW https://t.co/QxD7YEOavE— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) October 17, 2018
.@seanhannity -— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) October 17, 2018
I invite you to come out from behind the safety of your cable news desk and join me at a neutral forum to debate the role of the media—Left and Right—in dividing us.
Honest conversation isn’t where the quick-hit $ and ratings are — but it’d be good for America. https://t.co/ho8IMTZ80j
Monday, October 15
Kirk Gibson's Homerun Is 30 Today
My grandfather had passed away exactly a week before this game. We still had family in town after the funeral and all. I can still remember sitting by myself on the couch, all the way to the right side. The adults were talking and whatnot over at the dining room table. Kirk Gibson came to the plate and I thought, "no way." I was stunned into silence as the ball cleared the right field fence. A truly remarkable moment.
It happened 30 years ago tonight, almost to the hour that I'm posting this.
Earlier today, AM570 in Los Angeles had Kirk Gibson on the radio talking with Steve Sax (who hopefully you recall was also on that 1988 team. You can listen to that interview here.
It happened 30 years ago tonight, almost to the hour that I'm posting this.
Earlier today, AM570 in Los Angeles had Kirk Gibson on the radio talking with Steve Sax (who hopefully you recall was also on that 1988 team. You can listen to that interview here.
Goosebumps.
On This Date: 30 years ago, Kirk Gibson hit a pinch-hit, walk-off home run for the Dodgers in Game 1 of the World Series. pic.twitter.com/p9qCV2map7— ESPN (@espn) October 15, 2018
Friday, October 5
Clearing the Tabs 10-5-2018
Some things I've read this week or will be reading over the weekend.
September 29
How Do Christians Fit Into the Two-Party System? They Don’t
The historical Christian positions on social issues don’t match up with contemporary political alignments.
September 30
October 4
How Jeff Flake's One-Week Delay Helped Clear Brett Kavanaugh's Name
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This may be the stupidest take I have seen during this confirmation battle. It is just totally pointless and ridiculous.
October 5
Senator Collins Announces She Will Vote to Confirm Judge Kavanaugh
How Do Christians Fit Into the Two-Party System? They Don’t
The historical Christian positions on social issues don’t match up with contemporary political alignments.
September 30
Despite What Central Bankers Believe, It's Not All About Them
Trade With Canada Is The Origin Of Supply-Side Economics
Trade With Canada Is The Origin Of Supply-Side Economics
October 4
How Jeff Flake's One-Week Delay Helped Clear Brett Kavanaugh's Name
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This may be the stupidest take I have seen during this confirmation battle. It is just totally pointless and ridiculous.
Honestly, if Kavanaugh could drink as much as the Dems claim he did and stilll graduate high school and college at the top of his class — that’s the guy I want on the Supreme Court!— Ryan Fournier (@RyanAFournier) October 4, 2018
October 5
Senator Collins Announces She Will Vote to Confirm Judge Kavanaugh
The speech by Senator Collins was amazing and should be read by every student of life, law, civics, economics, and political science.
Susan Collins Consents
The Maine Republican restores reason to the Kavanaugh confirmation.
Susan Collins Consents
The Maine Republican restores reason to the Kavanaugh confirmation.
Monday, September 24
Friday, September 21
Clearing the Tabs 9-21-2018
Some things I've read this week or will be reading over the weekend.
September 16
Despite What Reaganites Tell You, Paul Volcker Didn't Spark The Reagan Boom
Despite What Reaganites Tell You, Paul Volcker Didn't Spark The Reagan Boom
Friday, September 14
Clearing the Tabs 9-14-2018
Some things I've read this week or will be reading over the weekend.
September 9
Don't Let The Alarmists Fool You, Millennials Don't Think Socialism Is 'Cool'
September 10
Congressman Tom Reed: Providing for Families
September 13
Tax Reform 2.0 Will Build on the Success of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
To 'Counter' China's Growing Economic Might, Congress Throws Away $60 Billion
September 13
Tax Reform 2.0 Will Build on the Success of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Friday, August 31
Clearing the Tabs 8-31-2018
Some things I've read this week or will be reading over the weekend.
August 26
August 29
Poll finds blue collar workers optimistic about their jobs, dour about politics
August 30
Please be sensitive to our snowflake president's need for safe space
August 31
August 26
The 19th amendment granting women the right to vote was adopted 98 years ago today. 68 days later on November 2, 1920, Grace Coolidge cast her first vote at #NorthamptonMA city hall w/ former mayor, then-governor and soon to be vice president, Calvin Coolidge. #WomensEqualityDay pic.twitter.com/GRQSw2jEmt— David Narkewicz (@MayorNarkewicz) August 26, 2018
August 29
Poll finds blue collar workers optimistic about their jobs, dour about politics
August 30
Please be sensitive to our snowflake president's need for safe space
August 31
Not every paper is lucky enough to have billionaire support. Hopefully Rampell and other redistributionists remember this next time they write in favor of more taxes on those w/means. WaPo was saved by a billionaire, same with LAT/NYT. We need more billionaires, not higher tax https://t.co/ZBXT4ZCywl— John Tamny (@johntamny) August 31, 2018
Friday, August 24
Clearing the Tabs 8-24-2018
Some things I've read this week or will be reading over the weekend.
August 23
Myths of the SALT Deduction
As Companies Offer 'Paid Pet Leave,' Politicians Search For a Purpose
August 24
Alternative minimum tax a casualty of tax reform nobody will miss
Last year's overhaul is expected to slash the number of taxpayers subject to the AMT
Millennials May Love Socialism, But Socialism Won't Love Them Back
August 23
Myths of the SALT Deduction
As Companies Offer 'Paid Pet Leave,' Politicians Search For a Purpose
Arthur Brooks' Newest Podcast Episode
August 24
Alternative minimum tax a casualty of tax reform nobody will miss
Last year's overhaul is expected to slash the number of taxpayers subject to the AMT
Millennials May Love Socialism, But Socialism Won't Love Them Back
Sunday, August 19
Leftists Get Hallway Quote Removed at HISD School
Devout Leftists have won against a school in Houston Independent School District (HISD). The Houston Chronicle reports that HISD has backed down from a quote they have painted in the hallways of a school. As you can see below, the quote that so offended the Left read like this, "The more you act like a lady, the more he'll act like a gentleman."
Wrapped in devout Leftist prose like "victim-blaming" and "perpetuating," the Left went all out against a concept that actual could make lives better and could actually make students think twice about decisions in life. The Leftists who opposed this must have thought this was an all girl school, it is not. Boys and girls alike would see this sign. If you start making young men think about what they face in the real world, I don't see how that is a bad thing, but I'm also not a Leftist.
One word that really frightens the Left is responsibility. No one is ever at fault, well, except for men. But no one wants to take responsibility.
Wrapped in devout Leftist prose like "victim-blaming" and "perpetuating," the Left went all out against a concept that actual could make lives better and could actually make students think twice about decisions in life. The Leftists who opposed this must have thought this was an all girl school, it is not. Boys and girls alike would see this sign. If you start making young men think about what they face in the real world, I don't see how that is a bad thing, but I'm also not a Leftist.
One word that really frightens the Left is responsibility. No one is ever at fault, well, except for men. But no one wants to take responsibility.
This outrageous victim-blaming message is painted on the wall of a MIDDLE SCHOOL in @HoustonISD, blatantly perpetuating the horrific myth that girls are to blame for sexual violence against them. Absolutely disgusting. Paint over it now. pic.twitter.com/p9D5EhkSqH— Stephanie Wittels Wachs (@wittelstephanie) August 17, 2018
The Democrats and Progressives just never quit. If you really have a problem with this quote, re-evaluate yourself and your values. "The more you act like a lady, the more he'll act like a gentleman" indeed.This is the wall at Gregory-Lincoln Middle School in Houston ISD.— lbeckman (@lbeckman) August 17, 2018
It's perpetuating horrible gender stereotypes, shaming women, and relinquishing boys of all responsibility. It's sexist, mysogonistic, and discriminatory!
I'm horrified. @shannonrwatts #MeToo #HISD pic.twitter.com/UqjaDlI0ys
Friday, August 17
Clearing the Tabs 8-17-2018
Some things I've read this week or will be reading over the weekend.
August 12
Dinesh D’Souza and the Decline of Conservatism
Under President Trump, the most outrageous and aggrieved polemicists are thriving.
August 15
Did I Join a Movement That Naturally Attracts Extremists and Kooks?
Back to School Needs Back to Civic Education
August 16
Who Pays Tariffs?
August 17
Tariffs and America’s Early Economic History: A Primer for President Trump
The Mets, Yankees, and the Absurdity of Economic 'Contagion'
August 12
Dinesh D’Souza and the Decline of Conservatism
Under President Trump, the most outrageous and aggrieved polemicists are thriving.
August 15
Did I Join a Movement That Naturally Attracts Extremists and Kooks?
Back to School Needs Back to Civic Education
August 16
Who Pays Tariffs?
August 17
Tariffs and America’s Early Economic History: A Primer for President Trump
Friday, August 10
Clearing the Tabs 8-10-2018
Some things I've read this week or will be reading over the weekend.
August 4
The new-McCarthyism of our censorious age
August 6
Portman Praises Economic Rebound, but says Recovery is not yet Complete
August 7
As Venezuela Dollarizes, Monetarism's Conceit Collapses
August 8
Memories of Paul Laxalt, Conservative Champion
August 4
The new-McCarthyism of our censorious age
August 6
Portman Praises Economic Rebound, but says Recovery is not yet Complete
August 7
As Venezuela Dollarizes, Monetarism's Conceit Collapses
August 8
Memories of Paul Laxalt, Conservative Champion
I know Quin Hillyer as a Jack Kemp guy, and his words on Paul Laxalt are worth reading.
Why THIS must happen next in Trump’s economic revolution
August 9
Extending Last Year's Tax Cuts Without Massive Spending Reductions Would Be a Fiscal Disaster
New CBO analysis shows debt could exceed 200 percent (!!!) of GDP by mid-century without changes.
Kris Kobach's Primary Fight Shows a GOP Still Obsessed With Immigration Fantasies
The two major parties continue their sorting into democratic socialists on the left and Mercantilist nativists to the right.
August 10
Everyone Loses from Trade Wars
In the long run, a closed economy would be disastrous for us all.
Why THIS must happen next in Trump’s economic revolution
August 9
Extending Last Year's Tax Cuts Without Massive Spending Reductions Would Be a Fiscal Disaster
New CBO analysis shows debt could exceed 200 percent (!!!) of GDP by mid-century without changes.
Kris Kobach's Primary Fight Shows a GOP Still Obsessed With Immigration Fantasies
The two major parties continue their sorting into democratic socialists on the left and Mercantilist nativists to the right.
August 10
Everyone Loses from Trade Wars
In the long run, a closed economy would be disastrous for us all.
Friday, August 3
Clearing the Tabs 8-3-2018
Some things I've read this week or will be reading over the weekend.
Frost Bank is leading something for 30 days starting August 6 called The 30-Day Optimism Challenge. I'm participating and I would encourage you to take a look and also consider participating. Check it out and see how simple it is, and use #OptForOptimism if you discuss it or take up the challenge.
July 31
Should Spain Reject Rich Venezuelan Refugees of Socialism?
Facebook has a climate-denial problem
August 1
What Will Convince Trump on Trade?
Deals passed under President Bush increased bilateral U.S. trade surpluses.
August 2
I have really been enjoying Arthur Brooks' podcast, here is this week's new episode.
This was also a good and important podcast.
August 3
Liberal media never tells us when Congress does something right – Here's what you're missing
A Trade "Imbalance" Doesn't Imply A Currency Problem
Sorry, Gov. Brown — Global Warming Not To Blame For Deadly California Fires
Frost Bank is leading something for 30 days starting August 6 called The 30-Day Optimism Challenge. I'm participating and I would encourage you to take a look and also consider participating. Check it out and see how simple it is, and use #OptForOptimism if you discuss it or take up the challenge.
July 31
Should Spain Reject Rich Venezuelan Refugees of Socialism?
Facebook has a climate-denial problem
August 1
What Will Convince Trump on Trade?
Deals passed under President Bush increased bilateral U.S. trade surpluses.
August 2
I have really been enjoying Arthur Brooks' podcast, here is this week's new episode.
This was also a good and important podcast.
August 3
Liberal media never tells us when Congress does something right – Here's what you're missing
A Trade "Imbalance" Doesn't Imply A Currency Problem
Sorry, Gov. Brown — Global Warming Not To Blame For Deadly California Fires
Friday, July 27
Clearing the Tabs 7-27-2018
Some things I've read this week or will be reading over the weekend.
July 21
Democrats are Helping Trump to Win Re-election
Elon Musk is a total fraud
Whatever Happened to Civility in America?
The Arthur Brooks Podcast - Episode 3
July 27
What tax reform 2.0 could look like
July 21
Democrats are Helping Trump to Win Re-election
Elon Musk is a total fraud
If there were no taxpayers to help subsidize his nonsense, he would be out of business.
July 22
Let's Be Blunt, Internet Sales Taxes Are Economy-Sapping Domestic Tariffs
July 23
Millennials Reinvent Localism in Their Search for Community
July 22
Let's Be Blunt, Internet Sales Taxes Are Economy-Sapping Domestic Tariffs
July 23
Millennials Reinvent Localism in Their Search for Community
July 24
The Pundit Class's Russia Obsession Is a Loud Insult to Reason
July 25
Democrats’ latest election strategy? They aim to win by allowing non-citizens to vote
July 26
The Hollowing-Out of the California Dream
The Pundit Class's Russia Obsession Is a Loud Insult to Reason
Democrats’ latest election strategy? They aim to win by allowing non-citizens to vote
July 26
The Hollowing-Out of the California Dream
The Arthur Brooks Podcast - Episode 3
July 27
What tax reform 2.0 could look like
Republicans want to schedule a House vote in September on a second round of tax reform legislation.
Trump’s GDP achieves Mission Impossible (and shocks his critics)
Trump’s GDP achieves Mission Impossible (and shocks his critics)
Wednesday, July 25
Happy 38th to Caddyshack
Perhaps my favorite movie.
On This Date: Carl Spackler's battle against a gopher indirectly led to Danny Noonan and Ty Webb winning a $160,000 wager against Judge Smails. pic.twitter.com/xHuFjggidE— ESPN (@espn) July 25, 2018
Friday, July 20
Clearing the Tabs 7-20-2018
Some things I've read this week or will be reading over the weekend.
July 17
Our Politics Should Address the Rebirth of Community
July 18
US Chamber: America No. 1 in oil and natural gas, exports set to multiply
July 19
Arthur Brooks has a newish podcast, this is only his 2nd episode, but it is a great conversation.
July 20
Scalise Lays Out House Priorities for the Remainder of the Year
For tax reform, the best is yet to come
Teach Children How to Get Jobs, Not to be Socialist Warriors
July 17
Our Politics Should Address the Rebirth of Community
July 18
US Chamber: America No. 1 in oil and natural gas, exports set to multiply
July 19
Arthur Brooks has a newish podcast, this is only his 2nd episode, but it is a great conversation.
July 20
Scalise Lays Out House Priorities for the Remainder of the Year
For tax reform, the best is yet to come
Teach Children How to Get Jobs, Not to be Socialist Warriors
Wednesday, July 18
Barack Obama Still Getting Economics All Wrong
Barack Obama was off to a good start, in the sense that the answer was right in front of him. He "advocated for an "inclusive" market-based system." He's in luck, capitalism has been around for centuries. Nothing in the world has lifted more people out of poverty and cleaned our air and led to real human flourishing the way free-market capitalism has.
But then, Obama went further, "One, he said, that breaks up monopolies, encourages competition and maintains "some form" of progressive taxation." Oh no. Just when I had hope for him, he is still a redistributionist.
But then, Obama went further, "One, he said, that breaks up monopolies, encourages competition and maintains "some form" of progressive taxation." Oh no. Just when I had hope for him, he is still a redistributionist.
Tuesday, July 17
Clearing the Tabs July 13, 2018
Some things I've read this week or will be reading over the weekend.
July 8
The Federal Reserve Has Taken Major Space Inside Washington's Collective Head
July 9
Is Book Retailer Barnes & Noble Too Big to Fail?
July 10
The Facts on Employment
The Power of Positive People
Are your friendships giving you a boost or bringing you down?
A Primer on Marginal Tax Rates
July 12
California Nightmare
Matt K. Lewis on his podcast interviewed author Dan Abrams on his book Lincoln's Last Trial, and the conversation is fascinating. It's only about 30 minutes, but I learned some fascinating things.
July 13
The Story of My Life
July 8
The Federal Reserve Has Taken Major Space Inside Washington's Collective Head
July 9
Is Book Retailer Barnes & Noble Too Big to Fail?
July 10
The Facts on Employment
The Power of Positive People
Are your friendships giving you a boost or bringing you down?
July 11
A Fresh-Faced Political Outsider Tries to Turn Her Blue California District RedA Primer on Marginal Tax Rates
July 12
California Nightmare
Matt K. Lewis on his podcast interviewed author Dan Abrams on his book Lincoln's Last Trial, and the conversation is fascinating. It's only about 30 minutes, but I learned some fascinating things.
July 13
The Story of My Life
Tuesday, July 10
Making Houston Sports Radio A Better Place
Former NFL quarterback, Sean Salisbury, started a new sports talk radio show in Houston yesterday. I had a radio on and I was working at my desk, so I just listened while I worked.
I was bothered by the way Salisbury was giving out the phone number. The station is AM 790, and every other host for as long as I have tuned in to the station would pronounce the last four numbers of the phone number as 5-790. Well, on Salisbury's first day, he kept saying it as 57-90, which defeats the purpose of having the number that way, and it sounds weird. So, I let the first hour of the show go by while I worked, figuring someone else would alert Salisbury to this terrible error. However, into the second hour of the show, I had had all I could take. So I tweeted to Salisbury during the commercial break. When he came back from break, he acknowledged my tweet, and corrected his ways. I might listen to day two to see if he sticks with it.
I have helped to make the world and journalism a better place by placing the show audio here for your enjoyment. The complete show is on Spreaker and you can listen below. I have also included my tweet and Salisbury's response at the bottom. Let me know if you have any questions.
Listen to "SeanSalisburyShow-7-9-18" on Spreaker.
You can hear the phone number being given out incorrectly at these points, among others:
25:25
44:23
56:34 here the phone number was given correctly by the co-host
67:35
Then, the magic happens:
68:13 you can hear Salisbury refer to the tweet from me (see below)
68:20 Salisbury gives the phone number out correctly
I was bothered by the way Salisbury was giving out the phone number. The station is AM 790, and every other host for as long as I have tuned in to the station would pronounce the last four numbers of the phone number as 5-790. Well, on Salisbury's first day, he kept saying it as 57-90, which defeats the purpose of having the number that way, and it sounds weird. So, I let the first hour of the show go by while I worked, figuring someone else would alert Salisbury to this terrible error. However, into the second hour of the show, I had had all I could take. So I tweeted to Salisbury during the commercial break. When he came back from break, he acknowledged my tweet, and corrected his ways. I might listen to day two to see if he sticks with it.
I have helped to make the world and journalism a better place by placing the show audio here for your enjoyment. The complete show is on Spreaker and you can listen below. I have also included my tweet and Salisbury's response at the bottom. Let me know if you have any questions.
Listen to "SeanSalisburyShow-7-9-18" on Spreaker.
You can hear the phone number being given out incorrectly at these points, among others:
25:25
44:23
56:34 here the phone number was given correctly by the co-host
67:35
Then, the magic happens:
68:13 you can hear Salisbury refer to the tweet from me (see below)
68:20 Salisbury gives the phone number out correctly
Oh my bad lol. Want even paying attention— Sean Salisbury (@SeanUnfiltered) July 9, 2018
Friday, July 6
Clearing the Tabs 7-6-2018
Some things I've read this week or will be reading over the weekend.
June 30
Progressive California’s growing race challenge
July 2
July 3
To Sustain the Boom, Let's Avoid Harming Ourselves
California’s Climate Extremism
Our Addiction to Authenticity
"Utopianism breeds extremism; extremism breeds frustration; frustration breeds anger; anger breeds authenticity, and thus popularity. And that popularity breeds more utopianism. This is toxic cycle must be broken by reason and decency, but those two elements are in short supply — and are seen by too many Americans as evidence of lack of commitment, rather than as necessary preconditions to a workable politics."
July 4
Calvin Coolidge, the Declaration of Independence, and Limits on the Power of Government
June 30
Progressive California’s growing race challenge
July 2
July 3
To Sustain the Boom, Let's Avoid Harming Ourselves
California’s Climate Extremism
Our Addiction to Authenticity
July 4
Calvin Coolidge, the Declaration of Independence, and Limits on the Power of Government
Friday, June 29
Clearing the Tabs 6-29-2018
Some things I've read this week or will be reading over the weekend.
June 23
GOP Innovation Agenda will bring incredible benefits to America
Europe has lost its way in culture and economics
June 25
America's dearth of civil society
June 26
June 27
Our Welfare System Needs Serious Disruption
Republicans Could Have Shut Democrats Out of a Key House Race Entirely. Here’s How They Failed To.
The New Demo-pessimism
A European conference is gloomy on the future of liberal democracy.
June 28
We need welfare reform now – Here’s why
June 29
LAX Predicting Record July 4 Travel
June 23
GOP Innovation Agenda will bring incredible benefits to America
Europe has lost its way in culture and economics
June 25
America's dearth of civil society
June 27
Our Welfare System Needs Serious Disruption
Republicans Could Have Shut Democrats Out of a Key House Race Entirely. Here’s How They Failed To.
The New Demo-pessimism
A European conference is gloomy on the future of liberal democracy.
June 28
We need welfare reform now – Here’s why
June 29
LAX Predicting Record July 4 Travel
Hmmmmm, I wonder if the economy is doing well or something.
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Listen to "GOP Campaign Tips Podcast 04" on Spreaker.
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Thursday, June 28
The Spirit of the Newspaper
A murderer took the lives of many people today in Maryland at the offices of a local newspaper, The Capital Gazette. One of the reporters spoke words (via Twitter) that evoke in my mind the spirit of the newspaperman. Kudos to Chase Cook and here's hoping there is a print edition tomorrow.
I can tell you this: We are putting out a damn paper tomorrow.— Chase Cook (@chaseacook) June 28, 2018
After Thursday's deadly shooting at @capgaznews, @chaseacook, a reporter for the newspaper, tweeted, "We are putting out a damn paper tomorrow." https://t.co/JsrMbtlpif pic.twitter.com/FcVkxQqe5X— Fox News (@FoxNews) June 29, 2018
Friday, June 22
Clearing the Tabs 6-22-2018
Some things I've read this week or will be reading over the weekend.
June 18
What successful antipoverty efforts look like: A refreshing report from the Rocky Mountain State
Congress has acted; now, states need to fix their tax codes, too
Report: Charitable Giving and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
June 18
What successful antipoverty efforts look like: A refreshing report from the Rocky Mountain State
Congress has acted; now, states need to fix their tax codes, too
Report: Charitable Giving and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Friday, June 15
Clearing the Tabs 6-15-2018
Some things I've read this week or will be reading over the weekend.
June 9
Opportunity Zones will help more Americans achieve their dreams
June 12
Tariffs Are A Clear and Present Danger To The U.S. Economy
June 13
What's Happening To The Argentine Peso?
The Fed's Phillips Curve Isn't Dead. It Never Existed to Begin With
June 15
Why Aren’t More Men Working?
Weekend Edition with John Tamny (video via the Online Trading Academy)
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Listen to "GOP Campaign Tips Podcast 02" on Spreaker.
June 9
Opportunity Zones will help more Americans achieve their dreams
June 12
Tariffs Are A Clear and Present Danger To The U.S. Economy
What's Happening To The Argentine Peso?
The Fed's Phillips Curve Isn't Dead. It Never Existed to Begin With
Why Aren’t More Men Working?
Weekend Edition with John Tamny (video via the Online Trading Academy)
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Listen to "GOP Campaign Tips Podcast 02" on Spreaker.
Friday, June 8
Clearing the Tabs 6-8-2018
Some things I've read this week or will be reading over the weekend.
June 3
'Velocity of Money' Is Superfluous, and Gresham's Law Is a Myth
June 4
June 3
'Velocity of Money' Is Superfluous, and Gresham's Law Is a Myth
June 4
Brownout
Despite glowing media coverage and its departing governor’s claims, California faces a future loaded with problems.
Are the Trump Tax Cuts Working?
Despite glowing media coverage and its departing governor’s claims, California faces a future loaded with problems.
Are the Trump Tax Cuts Working?
GOP urged to talk up accomplishments to offset Trump unpopularity
June 5
Debt Doesn't Matter, Because "We Owe It to Ourselves"? Why Krugman and Keynes Are Wrong about This
Donald Trump Thinks 'Winning' Is Making the U.S. Less Like Hong Kong
June 6
My Conversation with David Brooks
The Economy is Thriving on Trump's Reforms
June 7
Book Review: Lawrence Wright's 'God Save Texas'
Republicans, Don’t Let Trump Bully You on Tariffs
The red wave is growing
June 8
Trump Tariffs Are Just a Blip in the March of Free Trade
Here are three reasons to be optimistic.
“What are the regulations that are making you crazy?”
Roskam-Led Health Panel Takes Aim at the Amount of Paperwork Doctors are Required to Complete
June 5
Debt Doesn't Matter, Because "We Owe It to Ourselves"? Why Krugman and Keynes Are Wrong about This
June 6
My Conversation with David Brooks
The Economy is Thriving on Trump's Reforms
Book Review: Lawrence Wright's 'God Save Texas'
Republicans, Don’t Let Trump Bully You on Tariffs
The red wave is growing
June 8
Trump Tariffs Are Just a Blip in the March of Free Trade
Here are three reasons to be optimistic.
“What are the regulations that are making you crazy?”
Roskam-Led Health Panel Takes Aim at the Amount of Paperwork Doctors are Required to Complete
Friday, June 1
Clearing the Tabs 6-1-2018
Some things I've read this week or will be reading over the weekend.
May 28
Taking Foster Care Seriously
May 29
Conaway, Lucas & Thompson Discuss the Importance of Passing a Farm Bill this Year
Ethiopia Already Is the ‘China of Africa’
May 31
Instead of fighting about NFL kneeling, let's work together for national healing
Gold And Oil Are Converging Again
May 28
Taking Foster Care Seriously
Conaway, Lucas & Thompson Discuss the Importance of Passing a Farm Bill this Year
Ethiopia Already Is the ‘China of Africa’
May 31
Instead of fighting about NFL kneeling, let's work together for national healing
Gold And Oil Are Converging Again
America Declares War on Its Friends
Ethiopia’s scheme to help the poor is setting an example
*note: British publications say "scheme" the way we would say "plan" in America.
June 1
China Has Taken Space Inside the Right's Head, and That's Too Bad
"No doubt the Chinese can mimic certain processes on the way to profits, but the real advances in China will spring from creating new moments in business." - John Tamny
Was May's Job Report The Best Ever?
Trump's Tax Reform Raised Taxes On Rich, Liberated The Poor
Ethiopia’s scheme to help the poor is setting an example
*note: British publications say "scheme" the way we would say "plan" in America.
June 1
China Has Taken Space Inside the Right's Head, and That's Too Bad
"No doubt the Chinese can mimic certain processes on the way to profits, but the real advances in China will spring from creating new moments in business." - John Tamny
Was May's Job Report The Best Ever?
Trump's Tax Reform Raised Taxes On Rich, Liberated The Poor
Friday, May 25
Clearing the Tabs 5-25-2018
Some things I've read this week or will be reading over the weekend.
May 19
Learning our history and why it matters for America's future
May 20
Collapsing Iran and Venezuela Mock the Fed's Definition of Inflation
May 19
Learning our history and why it matters for America's future
May 20
Collapsing Iran and Venezuela Mock the Fed's Definition of Inflation
Negotiating better trade agreements
May 22
Effective Tax Rates on Business Investment Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
The False Promises of Protectionism
May 23
Let’s Grow Up, Conservatives
How Media Outlets Misinform the Public about Teacher Pay
May 24
Dambisa Moyo: inequality, growth, and the failure of liberal democracy (video and transcript)
With Cost of Living a Top Concern, Winston & Miller see Tax Cuts as a Winning Issue This YearMay 22
Effective Tax Rates on Business Investment Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
The False Promises of Protectionism
Let’s Grow Up, Conservatives
How Media Outlets Misinform the Public about Teacher Pay
May 24
Dambisa Moyo: inequality, growth, and the failure of liberal democracy (video and transcript)
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