Category Archives for Politics

We’re not in a recession, we’re in a slowdown.

President George W. Bush may turn out to be the top economic forecaster in the country. About a month ago he told reporters, “We’re not in a recession, we’re in a slowdown.” At a White House news conference a few … Continue reading

04. May 2008 by Scott K
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A Non-Progressive Fixed Tax

A few months ago a few of us had a discussion regarding the taxes in the United States. We both feel that taxes (corporate and income) need to be reduced for a number of reasons, one of them to stimulate … Continue reading

28. April 2008 by Scott K
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Bush’s Tax Cuts Are Unfair …

TO THE RICH. This article, Bush’s Tax Cuts Are Unfair … To The Rich, is from October 2004, but I feel is still relevant today. (Especially with the Democrats thinking about repealing the tax cuts.) I found this while looking … Continue reading

26. April 2008 by Scott K
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The Ant and the Grasshopper

There are 2 Versions – Read Both TRADITIONAL VERSION: The ant works hard in the withering heat all summer long, building his house and laying up supplies for the winter. The grasshopper thinks the ant is a fool and laughs … Continue reading

23. April 2008 by Scott K
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Obama and Taxes

Above the Law figures just how much an Obama presidency will cost you (that is, if you are making over $164,000): The effect is enormous. Betsy’s marginal tax rate goes up from an already ridiculous 42.5% to 51.4%—not including the … Continue reading

31. March 2008 by Scott K
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2008 Future Wisconsin Conference

The fourth annual Future Wisconsin conference will be held on Saturday, April 5th, 2008 at Bluemound Gardens Conference Center in Wauwatosa, WI. WISN Radio talk show host, Jay Weber will be the master of ceremonies for the conference. Click the … Continue reading

31. March 2008 by Scott K
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Spring Break trip to Prague, Czech Republic

This Spring Break I had the amazing opportunity to visit Prague and various other areas in the Czech Republic and Germany. Most of the photos now have captions. Great information if you are going to be visiting Prague: Ten Essentials … Continue reading

26. March 2008 by Scott K
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The Great Fall of China

Here’s an interesting article regarding recently updated GDP calculations: China, it turns out, isn’t a $10-trillion economy on the brink of catching up with the United States. It is a $6-trillion economy, less than half our size. For the foreseeable … Continue reading

24. March 2008 by Scott K
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Liberal Media Matters

So I used to like Keith Olbermann. I thought he was funny but also fair in his analysis of news. Lately, though, he has neither been funny nor fair. Here is an example:

24. March 2008 by Scott K
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Government’s New Minimalist Mission

IBDeditorials.com has a great article entitled, Government’s New Minimalist Mission: ‘Just Keep Us Safe And Leave Us Alone’, that discusses the need for small government. The funny thing is that the Left preaches the need for government help/intervention in everything. … Continue reading

28. February 2008 by Scott K
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