Tax Politics
The Politics of Taxes
No, Tariffs Are Not The Way Forward
When I read commentary by people associated with the Club for Growth -- known for promoting the rule of law, low taxes, small government, low tariffs, economic growth, etc. -- I expect to find analysis consistent with their principles. Therefore, the recent CNS News...
Disappointed With Dimon
I was disgusted to read Jamie Dimon’s new initiative, the “New York Jobs CEO Council,” not because I oppose gainful employment for New Yorkers, but because Dimon completely gives a free pass to the New York education system with this program. He misses an opportunity...
Quickly Noted: Untangling the Media Myths of COVID-19
This article from the WSJ is a must-read reflecting how the media reported on the pandemic: "Has there been in recent history a more tendentious, hysterical, data-denying and frankly disreputable exercise in misdirection than the way in which much of America’s media...
Another Problem With Public Pensions
There’s another issue with regard to the crushing liabilities of public sector pensions. Several states, such as California and New York, have a constitutional amendment that grants pension entitlement to public sector workers. In other words, once a person is working...
What’s Really Going On With Pension Reform
Over the years, I have written numerous articles on the looming problem of funding public pensions. Many states are facing severe shortfalls and it isn’t due to the economy or the recent recession or the pandemic. The main problem is accounting gimmicks that cities...
“Notes on the News” Ineptitude
The Wall Street Journal has a feature called “Notes on the News” which is supposed to “walk you through the biggest news stories of the week.” Unfortunately, their writer, Tyler Blint-Welsh is so inept and full of bias that he misses key points in his summaries...