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Read Williams: Economic Chaos Ahead

By Steve McGough / February 7, 2012 /

Take a few minutes today to read Prof. Walter Williams’ current Creators Syndicate column, Economic Chaos Ahead.

True “rights” exist simultaneously between people

By Steve McGough / March 11, 2010 /

Health care is not a right. There, I said it. Our friend Prof. Walter Williams deserves the credit for pushing me to be blunt today, or maybe it’s just the nice San Antonio weather. Either way, a “right” can not be defined as one that diminishes the rights of another.

You’re seeing more honors graduates the past few years

By Steve McGough / May 7, 2009 /

I noted this phenomenon in 2002 at the graduation of a family member. There seemed to be a high number of students graduating cum laude, magna cum laude and/or summa cum laude. I certainly did not remember such a high percentage of graduates with honors during my stint (late 1980s) in college. Were students getting…

The Oath of Office – Does it Really Count for Anything?

By Steve McGough / April 13, 2008 / Comments Off on The Oath of Office – Does it Really Count for Anything?

Again, Walter Williams hits the nail on the head. He may just be one of the most important conservative writers of my time, and I appreciate his style. This site is a primer for those interested in supporting a conservative platform. Not the Republican party platform, but a conservative platform. When it comes to the…

Williams reminds us: Manufacturing productivity has doubled in 25 years

By Steve McGough / March 5, 2012 /

… and in 2011 manufacturing increased 11 percent from 2010. But you thought all of the manufacturing was leaving the United States?

Rep. Jackson has the answer – amend the US Constitution to include everything!

By Steve McGough / March 8, 2011 /

Rep. Jessie Jackson Jr (D-Ill.) needs to seek professional help. This is from last week, but it’s just too good to pass up. By the stroke of the pen, Jackson is convinced he can solve all of the problems in the United States. Simply amend the Constitution to guaranty everyone gets a “decent home” and you’ve solved…

FDR’s New Deal stifled economy for 15 years

By Steve McGough / January 8, 2009 /

So why did the Great Depression last for more than 15 years? In 2009, many think the United States could be in a 1929 situation, where the government has the opportunity to take action by spending more cash, or let the capitalist system loose, cutting taxes and letting the free market run. In the 1930s,…

Take the Intercollegiate Studies Institute civics quiz

By Steve McGough / December 3, 2008 /

I’m going to be blunt. There are a lot of ignorant Americans walking the streets of this great country, and I’m not sure what to do about it. We already know dollars spent per student, teacher to student ratios nor the number of computers in the classroom have much effect on academic performance, so today…

Does our government trade with Japan?

By Steve McGough / November 26, 2008 / Comments Off on Does our government trade with Japan?

The short and correct answer is no, and our government does not trade with any other country either. Walter Williams offers us a timely lesson today since Congress, talk radio and the nation is discussing the proposed bailout of the nations big three automakers. I’m not sure if GM, Ford and Chrysler really make up…

Williams helps us understand the Constitution

By Steve McGough / September 17, 2008 / Comments Off on Williams helps us understand the Constitution

Always a good read, Walter Williams’ column this week is right on message for our audience. This week he reminds readers that Congress – primarily the people’s house – runs the government including generating tax revenue and determining spending allocations. As the media and many politicians completely ignore the founding documents, over time they become…