And why I like the WSJ… ==== By STEPHEN MOORE Christina Romer, the University of California at Berkeley economics professor and President Obama’s first chief economist, once relayed the old joke that “there are two kinds of students: those who hate economics and those who really hate economics.” She doesn’t believe that, but it’s true. I’m surprised how many students tell me economics... Read more
Archive for the ‘American Thought’ Category
Why Americans Hate Economics – WSJ.com
August 26 | Posted by mrossol | American Thought, Economics, Social EngineeringReversing the Moral Decay Behind the London Riots
August 20 | Posted by mrossol | American Thought, Party Politics, Religion, Social Engineering, Socialism, The LeftI know people who have been saying the same for years. We, as Americans, if we are to stem the tide that we see in London, need to bring the religious dialog back into culture, into the workplace, into the market, into schools- yes, including public education. (I look forward to the NEA’s comment on this article.) ============= By JONATHAN SACKS It was... Read more
More Failed Government Investment Isn’t the Answer
August 17 | Posted by mrossol | American Thought, Economics, Obama, Socialism, The LeftSome letters to the WSJ. Some great points! ============= “How to Close the Skills Gap” by Sens. Mary L. Landrieu and Patty Murray (op-ed, Aug. 10) highlights the troubling misconception that skills are not present in the American work force. The senators would score some high marks with roughly 40,000 literate, skilled, unemployed or under-employed ironworkers if they were to let us know... Read more
Tax the super-rich or riots will rage in 2012
August 17 | Posted by mrossol | American Thought, SocialismI don’t agree with Paul Farrell (MarketWatch) on every point, but I think his arguments warrant consideration. I think I agree that the rich could pay more, but NOT if the revenues are used for more liberal, socialism, government solutions. Spending MUST get under control as well. ========== SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (MarketWatch) — What a year. Rage in London, Egypt, Athens,... Read more
The Odds and the System in Britain Favor the Rioters
August 17 | Posted by mrossol | American Thought, Social Engineering, The LeftSome letters to the editor WSJ. ============== Regarding “London Riots: ‘The Police Did Nothing'” by Anne Jolis (op-ed, Aug. 11): The London riots would not be nearly so widespread if the looters faced immediate and harsh consequences. The looters know that they outnumber the police and the citizens they are attacking. They also know that only criminals are armed, due to the... Read more
Religion and the Cult of Tolerance
August 17 | Posted by mrossol | American Thought, Religious Persecution, Social Engineering, The Left, US ConstitutionSocialism and the Left have no place or tolerance for religion. ======================== Earlier this summer, the chief rabbi for Great Britain warned about a new intolerance being imposed in the name of tolerance. “I share a real concern that the attempt to impose the current prevailing template of equality and discrimination on religious organizations is an erosion of religious liberty,” Lord Sacks told... Read more
