I consider Ed a good friend, despite his being a graduate of Notre Dame and a political antediluvian. Ed thinks that I criticize McCain (granted) too much (not really) and fail to mention Obama’s short-comings. This may be a partial remedy, Ed.
The following is an unexpurgated copy-and-paste from the New York Times. I’m not being [...]
Phony Populists
September 10th, 2008 · 3 Comments · Economics
Tags: fannie mae·ferret·freddie mac·mccain·new york times·obama·populism
The Miracles That Never Were
July 16th, 2008 · No Comments · Economics, Politics
Maybe you’ve heard the plaintive cries: get the government off of our backs (except in the bedroom and on the phone and the net). The ones shedding the tears can’t understand why sane people don’t acknowledge them as prophets and sages. The simple truths are so obvious. Simple? Yes. Obvious? Hardly.
Deregulation is just one of [...]
Tags: bear stearns·deregulation·fannie mae·freddie mac·keating·mccain·stimulus·tax cut




