Posts Tagged ‘symptom of the disease’
Symptom of the Disease: $6.5 billion in SSI disability overpayments in 2009
Oh heck … only $6.5 billion? When you have a centralized federal government program designed to hand disability payments directly to individuals, it’s kind of like having the executive leadership of General Motors changing the oil in your SUV. It’s an unsuitable arrangement, and as such, a symptom of the disease.
Read MoreCompeting with a sound tax policy does a state good
I’ve actually been writing about this for years and the topic is well-suited for my Symptoms of the Disease series. A state’s tax policy really does effect business and personal decisions, we all know this. Beyond the break, the Center for Freedom and Prosperity has a new Economics 101 video for you to watch on the…
Read MoreSymptom of the Disease: Governors begging for cash from the feds
Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy (D) headed to Washington, DC with many other governors not to check out the National Mall or Lincoln Memorial, rather they headed into town to beg for cash and schmooze with those who hold the purse strings hoping they can pick up $100 million here, or $50 million there, to help…
Read MoreSymptom of the Disease: Journalist thinks Connecticut governor must “win” money for state
Yes, I understand the current political climate requires town finance managers to beg for money from the state, and state leaders must beg for money from the federal government, but can we agree this is a problem? Actually, it’s incrementally grown from a small issue to what any well-informed TEA Party member would refer to…
Read MoreDebt reduction panel does not deal with the real problem
Quite honestly, this debt commission theater is just that … theater. It will not solve the primary issue we have which is the size and scope of the federal government. It’s too damn big, and they are not addressing that problem at all.
Read MoreThe federal government is too BIG – hands out $1 BILLION to dead people
They don’t just see dead people, they give them cash, and lots of cash. During the last decade, about $1 billion has been handed out by the federal government to the dead. Subsidies, prescription drugs, wheelchairs, and payments for heating bills are just the start. Medicare even paid $92 million for treatments prescribed by dead physicians.
Read MoreSymptom of the Disease: Google, the White House and a $1.8 million fundraiser
Do you have an issue with Google driving around the world capturing personal information? While many countries are holding Google to a high standard and taking them to court, claiming private information was stolen, Google management raised $1.8 million for Democrats at one dinner … and four days later…
Read MoreGovernment regulatory uncertainty puts ‘breaks’ on economy
Small businesses are somewhat resilient when it comes to dealing with state and federal regulations, and to a certain extent, large businesses can deal with the new rules and rule changes a bit more effectively since they can absorb additional costs across different business areas. What small and large businesses both have more difficulty with…
Read MoreObama administration – ACORN violated federal rules concerning housing grants
ACORN still exists, they were never put out of business. They simply changed the name of the organization, continuing their abuse of the system. Another symptom of the disease since any sort of federal funding of programs like this is completely unconstitutional.
Read MoreRep. Holmes Norton: I’m surprised you have not donated to me yet – I’m important
I’m not surprised at all. I’m not exactly certain if a call like this is illegal or an ethical issue, but last night, Big Government posted a voicemail to a reported lobbyist left by Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) looking for a donation. Another symptom of the disease that leaves a bad taste in your…
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