Does Canada Have More Economic Freedom Than the United States?

When speaking of Canada, conservatives laugh at our “socialist neighbor to the north” with its lavish social programs. The main point of contention is, of course, Canada's infamous “socialized healthcare," which has been viewed as the epitome of a system NOT to imitate because of its high costs and long waiting times. While, yes, Canada … Continue reading Does Canada Have More Economic Freedom Than the United States?

The federal debt is $20 trillion? Try $100 trillion

As the national debt grows toward $20 trillion, a financial watchdog says $100 trillion is a more realistic number when factoring in unfunded obligations. The U.S. Treasury’s “Debt to the Penny” website listed the outstanding debt as $19,846,045,559,411.81 on Monday morning and prognosticators are predicting when the amount will hit $20 trillion. Even Truth in … Continue reading The federal debt is $20 trillion? Try $100 trillion

Still Waiting for Republicans to Drain the Swamp

On major economic issues, it does not appear that Republican control of Washington makes much of a difference. Efforts to repeal Obamacare have bogged down because GOPers are willing to deal with the fiscal wreckage of that law, but don’t seem very comfortable about undoing the interventions and regulations that have caused premiums to skyrocket. … Continue reading Still Waiting for Republicans to Drain the Swamp

Watchdog Sues for Records on Tax Dollars Funding ‘Soros Infantry’

Judicial Watch is suing to obtain government records regarding almost $5 million in U.S. tax dollars flowing to the “Soros infantry” that is disrupting Macedonia’s political system. “The Trump State Department and USAID should … disclose the details of the Obama-Soros spigot,” @TomFitton says. What’s more, the government watchdog group says it wants to know … Continue reading Watchdog Sues for Records on Tax Dollars Funding ‘Soros Infantry’

Conservatives fuming as Trump reverses yet another major campaign promise

President Donald Trump has apparently changed his mind about eliminating the crony Export-Import Bank, opting to “reform” the swamp rather than drain it. As bad as this flip-flop is, his excuses for doing so are downright pitiful. As a candidate in August 2015, Trump categorized the bank as “feather bedding,” adding, “I don’t like it. … Continue reading Conservatives fuming as Trump reverses yet another major campaign promise

Supermodel Karlie Kloss Does More for Women Than Government Ever Could

Karlie Kloss, the supermodel, Instagram star, business woman, YouTube sensation, and coder, has decided to tackle the gender wage gap. I know what you’re thinking. “The gender wage gap is a myth.” “Women and men largely get paid the same wages for the same work and level of experience.” That’s true, as Steven Horowitz points … Continue reading Supermodel Karlie Kloss Does More for Women Than Government Ever Could