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As this piece from MSNBC illustrates, John McCain is very much in favor of continuing the anti-constitutional approach. He wants to continue regulating political speech (if only Sam Adams could hear that), while increasing regulations on energy producers and consumers. Soo, if you're a consumer or supplier and you don't like it? Try speaking out against it 60 days prior to an election.
Ahh, freedom...
Check it out, Strongbad!
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25658861
There's nothing like adding insult to injury. In the case of the energy needs of American consumers, the high prices caused by federal devaluation of the Dollar, ethanol requirements and restrictions on exploration and refining have been combined with the fact that the federal government owns land it is not supposed to own, like, oh, this parcel in Michigan...
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080712/ap_on_re_us/gas_drilling
Wow, just when you thought they couldn't say anything DUMBER, the politicians prove ye wrong!
Check out the blather from the fascists and socialists in DC regarding the unconstitutionally created Fannie Mae and Fredie Mac! How about we let them FAIL, clear the housing and business markets they've artificially inflated, and let the market work to then utilize the worthwhile ventures in a profitable way -- a way GUBMENT has no incentive to explore!
Here's the piece! http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=avnMyKESZ2qk&refer=w...
As you read this, see if you can tell Mr. Bernanke about "opportunity costs". Remind him that the moment someone's money is taken from him against his will, he begins losing opportunities to utilize that liquidity in the way HE prefers, and is, instead, forced to see his cash go into ventures he would not have chosen. It's called a LOSS, Mr. Bernanke. Get it?
Jeesh. This guy is bad news, cats!
Yep. Leave it to the politicians to tell you they will protect you, even as they take more of your money to fund the parasitic organizations that have been wasting your tax money supporting below-market rate loans to risky individuals!
It goes on*...
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/homepage/story/41918.html
* a little reference to a great song...
As many people are aware, former NH Governor Jeanne Shaheen "wrote" a piece two weeks ago that appeared in the "NH Union Leader". The article excoriated speculators in the oil and gasoline futures markets. Mrs. Shaheen doesn't have a clue as to the essential role speculators play in a productive, growing market.
Holy hokey, Batman!
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/28/opinion/28friedman.html?_r=1&ref=opini...
Nothing like setting limits for prices to mess up the market. And don't worry about the ethics of it. Tom knows best.
But just remember, as the government ads tell us, HDTV is so much better than broadcast television, it's been mandated!
Massahampshire!
Please read this story from Charlie Arlinghaus of the Josiah Bartlett Center of Public Policy!
http://www.theunionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Charles+Arlinghaus%3...
As Count Floyd might have said, "Scary!"
Here is the report, from the Financial Times of London:
Geithner stresses Fed role in dollar stance
By Aline van Duyn and Michael Mackenzie in New York
Published: June 9 2008 23:20 | Last updated: June 9 2008 23:20
Timothy Geithner, president of the New York Federal Reserve, has appeared to dismiss the market perception that the US Treasury calls the shots for the dollar, saying responsibility is a “delicate balance” between the Treasury and the Fed.
Yes, as one might expect, the folks in Minnesota have spoken, and it's another infringement on freedom for the "greater good" that includes plenty of exemptions for gubment!
Here's a link to local television coverage of it (not too thorough, but that's to be expected now from "journalists")...
http://kstp.com/article/stories/S469008.shtml?cat=1
Then take a look at this, just one example of the good work bloggers are doing covering this topic!
http://tomnelson.blogspot.com/2008/06/minneapolis-considers-then-actuall...
As many conspirators know, the Warner-Leiberman Cap and Trade bill was defeated in its new guise, a 491 page re-written bill that no one got to read anyway. The scientific rationale for both bills is about as strong as the constitutional rationale -- meaning that there isn't any rationale.
That's the good news.
Take a look at this good piece from Reason.com for more evidence that the federal bailout of mortgages is baaaad mojo, baby!
Chris Horner, or the Competitive Enterprise Institute, reports that John Sununu, Jr., may be pandering once more, possibly voting FOR a replacement "Cap and Trade" "environmental bill" that would smother productivity and do nothing to change the weather.
Check out the report, here! http://planetgore.nationalreview.com/post/?q=ODVjNjcwMDIyYjgyOWQ0M2JhMzd...
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