Economics
CAPITAL GAINS TAX
Monday, October 10th, 2011Author Tony De Maio It is with some dismay, tempered by amusement, that I observe our economic “experts” discuss the effects of a higher (or lower) capital gains tax. Some decry the notion that the capital gains tax should be lower than the ordinary income (wage) tax. (It should be noted that such is NOT [...]
Operation Phoenix Chapter 9
Tuesday, September 20th, 2011Author Allen Currie Chapter Nine Friday February 17th — Day Four. About one o’clock Gary phoned Jan. “Did you complete the silver transaction this morning?” he demanded. “Yes, Gary, the shipment went out at about 11.” “Good. All the cash got included?” “Yes. And I am beginning to see some of your hidden agenda. There [...]
You Too Can Be Bought (If The Price is Right)
Tuesday, September 20th, 2011Author Tony De Maio I was listening to a radio talk show the other day. The talk show host was speaking about how he could not support a candidate because of the candidate’s position on an issue. He was lamenting that folks were saying that he was “bought”, but that he had not been. At [...]
Operation Phoenix Chapter 8
Tuesday, September 20th, 2011Author Allen Currie Chapter Eight At the lawyer, Ron Thompson,’s building Eric had secured perfect places in the underground parking for the cars, near the elevators but in separated spots within easy sight of one another. As they waited for the elevator Gary brought Eric and Lynn up to speed on his activities. They were [...]
Confessions of a Mass Murderer
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011Author Allen Underhill I kill chickens. I do this work with a high level of skill and, I would say, artistry. Though this subject is distasteful to many, at my hand, chickens fall unconsious and die within seconds. I keep chickens to amend and enhance the soil, to provide nutritious, delicious, hormone and antibiotic-free food [...]
The US consumes too many resources?
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011Author Kurt Ever heard the politically correct crowd exclaim something along the lines of the US has only X%(usually a small number) of the world’s population, but uses X% (usually a much larger percentage) of the world’s resources, and it’s not right? They make the statement as though the US we’re taking resources away from [...]
Is Social Security a Ponzi Scheme?
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011Author Tex Norton During the last Republican Presidential Candidate Debate, Brian Williams asked Rick Perry if he still stood-by his remarks that Social Security was a Ponzi scheme. Perry affirmed his position – vociferously. So, is Social Security a Ponzi scheme? Yes. Should Perry have said so? No. Why? First, a brief refresher: Over two [...]
Guaranteed Politically Incorrect
Wednesday, September 7th, 2011Author Tex Norton This article is being written eleven (11) days PRIOR to 9/11/11. The HYPE has already begun. Woe is us – those nasty Al-Qaeda – or (fill-in your favorite terrorist organization). Come-on now, is there ANYONE who really believes the 9/11 Commission? Really? Are you THAT gullible? Can you not see the hypocrisy? [...]
How Much Are My Taxes???
Wednesday, September 7th, 2011Author Tony De Maio With respect to the tax question, I’m glad you asked. I preach the answer to anyone who will listen, and many who don’t WANT to listen. It is “unfortunate” that many people, in comparing our tax rate to other countries, look at the federal INCOME tax rate and the other country’s [...]
What’s a GDP Really?
Friday, August 26th, 2011Author Linda Brady Traynham My first semester in college I signed up for a class in Economics because I wanted to know. At the end of the first day I dropped and took something sensible, Russian, I think. The Professor blithered away for his 50 minutes about the “gross domestic product,” and even at barely [...]