Notable & Quotable – WSJ.com. Syndicated columnist David Harsanyi in the Denver Post, April 22: There are many arguments against progressive taxation economically, but it is also true that it erodes the health of our democratic institutions. Rather than shared responsibility, we have a growing number of people who rely on others to pay . . . as they... Read more
Archive for the ‘Socialism’ Category
Fleeing the Dollar Flood
April 20 | Posted by mrossol | Economics, SocialismReview & Outlook: Fleeing the Dollar Flood – WSJ.com. Would you buy a used car from either of these two? == Members of the International Monetary Fund emerged from their huddle in Washington last weekend resolved to keep every option open to slow the flood of dollars pouring into their countries, including capital controls. That’s a dangerous game, given the... Read more
Who Do You Trust?
April 13 | Posted by mrossol | American Thought, Economics, Obama, Party Politics, SocialismDaniel Henninger: Who Do You Trust? – WSJ.com. D Henninger is usually spot on – and he is in this article. ======== They say America is politically divided. But in the days following the appearance of Paul Ryan’s GOP budget in the firmament last week, the planets of political debate finally aligned. We were all agreed: The issues before us... Read more
McGurn: After the Welfare State
April 5 | Posted by mrossol | American Thought, Party Politics, SocialismMcGurn: After the Welfare State – WSJ.com. That crashing sound you hear? It’s the sound of welfare states in collapse. From Albany to Athens, all but the dimmest observers now recognize that the model we’ve been following has run aground—morally, socially and fiscally. Less clear is what’s going to replace it. Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan gives... Read more
Democracy and America in the Middle East
April 4 | Posted by mrossol | American Thought, Middle East, Religion, SocialismMichael Craven speaks from a decidedly Christian perspective. I believe this article get some very important issues on the table. Nothing you hear in the popular media – Liberal or Conservative. Your thoughts? =========== For many Westerners, the hope of peace between the Middle East and the West rests in the spread of democracy. The recent protests and uprisings have given many... Read more
Investors Hide From the U.S. Dollar
April 3 | Posted by mrossol | American Thought, Economics, SocialismInvestors Hide From the U.S. Dollar – WSJ.com. … Gary Goldberg Financial Services started buying international bonds with intermediate maturities about six to eight months ago and continues to slowly increase its exposure, Mr. Pursche said. He expects that eventually the foreign bonds will account for 10% to 12% of total assets and about 50% of the... Read more


