Tag Archives: union
Not Clever Anymore
This is what socialism looks like in Spain today. The government is broke. They can’t pay pensions. They can’t pay unemployment. They can’t pay for health care. They tried taxing the rich. There are no more rich. They tried borrowing, … Continue reading
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On Unions
Unions are a vital part of American capitalism. Conservatives today see them as an enemy, but unions historically have strengthened capitalism by providing a way for workers to participate in the system. In the early days of industrialization, factory owners … Continue reading
Filed under Trade
“Private Option” for Education
With House Democrats now pushing for government-run health insurance, it is worth noting the growing movement against government-run education. They call it “separation of school and state,” by analogy with the disestablishment clause in our constitution. The movement has many … Continue reading
Filed under Education
President Pushed Leftward
This week’s Economist agrees with Jeremiah that the Chinese tire tariff was a bad call. The Economist, which had endorsed President Obama, now calls him a “weak president being pushed leftward.” Even National Socialist Radio, picking up the topic, chose … Continue reading
Filed under Trade
