Monthly Archives: June 2009

On Friday, June 26, 2009 the US House of Representatives narrowly passed a “cap and trade” bill (219-212 votes). Cap and trade is a relatively simple concept that is both theoretically and practically sound, provided that (1) there is a … Continue reading →

The media is currently having a feeding frenzy reporting about the post-election demonstrations in Iran. There is talk about the fall of the Iranian regime in favor of a western-style secular political system. This is the same media that gives … Continue reading →

There is no question that the Republican Party is in big trouble.  Trounced in the 2008 elections, the Republican Party has neither the platform nor the leaders that appeal to a majority of the electorate.  As the GOP has tried … Continue reading →

Government Motors: A few months ago, Herb Peter, a friend of mine, wrote a letter to the editor of our local newspaper referring to General Motors as “Government Motors.” I thought it was clever. Last Monday it became official, as … Continue reading →