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Milton Friedman Gives A Jobs Speech – Part 1

September 9, 2011
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milton

The President gave a speech on how he would create jobs, and today the markets had a belly ache. As of this writing, the market down by over 300.  Happy Friday. A friend found this video series that is well worth a look if you can put aside an...

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The Falacy Of Monopolies

November 12, 2010
By
alderman

What is a monopoly?  Is it a bad thing?  Should government be attempting to stop monopolies, protect against them, or should they get out of the way?  What about when the government CREATES the monopoly? A proper perspective on this issue can better assure the agents of government, or...

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Quote of the Day..

May 14, 2010
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Quote of the Day..

Merely a small part of the larger article on free markets by one of my economic heroes, Walter Williams: The market is a friend in another unappreciated way. In poor black neighborhoods, one might see some nice clothing, some nice food, some nice cars but no nice schools. Why...

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The Free Market Wins..

December 28, 2009
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The tea parties have been just a start.  They have awakened the patriots in all of us, and certainly sparked a few ventures with customized shirts, hats, bumper stickers.  In fact, even the bus companies, which had seen a downturn in trip reservations for charters in 2008 have had...

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Peeing In The Carpool

July 31, 2009
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Peeing In The Carpool

Its no wonder John Conyers hasn’t read a bill he has signed in the many years he has “served” his constituency. (feel free to see in his own words) They are just far too complicated for a “casual” glance and understanding, requiring the assistance of a team of lawyers,...

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The Big Three Guarantee. (The Fix)

December 7, 2008
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The Big Three Guarantee.  (The Fix)

Yesterday I touched on a little history, and a small part of what Iaccoca did to turn Chrysler around in the early 80s. This time the stakes are so much higher than Chrysler and Michigan alone, and there must be a solid determination of the powers-that-be (in this case...

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  • Labor Group Targets Disabled Rehab Program Participants For Unionization May 29, 2012
    By Jack Spencer | 5/29/2012 Labor activists are continuing their attempt to expand the definition of an "employee" and are now targeting disabled and other workers. Peckham Inc., a private nonprofit that provides vocational rehabilitation and job training, is being targeted for unionization. http://www.michigancapitolconfidential.com/16967 […]
  • The Dangers of Painting — State Law Requires Training, Exam, Fees For the Right to Earn a Living May 29, 2012
    'Irrational' licensing requirements force painters, floor sanders, glaziers to give time and money By Jarrett Skorup | 5/29/2012 Want to make a little extra cash painting houses this summer? Thanks to Michigan’s licensing apparatus, it’ll cost you. Michigan law requires painting contractors to pay $235, take 60 hours of state-approved prelicensure […]

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