Let’s talk about a couple reasons we should be optimistic about the future. The two reasons are somewhat random and not connected. One relates to the US, while the other applies anywhere. Divisive US politics Is divisive politics a reason to be optimistic? Well, it could be. It’s possible that the experiences of Presidents Obama … Continue reading Two reasons to be optimistic about the future
My posts don’t normally get into politics. I do point out problems caused by Big Government, and warn people to be on guard against expanding government, but I don’t normally get into the D versus R thing. However, in this post I will discuss the fact that Democrats keep calling Trump a totalitarian. They claim … Continue reading Who is Totalitarian?
The growth rate of the US economy has been in the news recently, for a couple reasons. First, economic growth in recent years has been lower than the historical average of roughly 3%. This has led some people to predict low growth as the new normal. Second, the budget released last week by the Trump […]
Last week President Trump’s team proposed to cut the corporate tax rate from 35% to 15%. Tax reform that cuts the tax rate and also closes loopholes is an excellent idea that would benefit all of us. Popularity of corporate taxes Taxing corporations is popular. Gallup and Pew Research surveys both show that more than … Continue reading Why Corporate Tax Cut Makes Sense
Libertarians and Republicans are typically more distrustful of government than Democrats. However, recent events may be making Democrats think twice. Since the 2016 election, many Democrats have bemoaned the power that President Trump has wielded or will wield. Welcome to the party, my lefty friends. Distrust of government is a longstanding and healthy characteristic of … Continue reading Democrats Should Fear Big Government
