Monthly Archives: September 2009

Economic Stimulus (From a Layman Perspective)

Posted on September 6, 2009 by

There is something very fishy with Keynesian economics and the theory that government stimulus best fights recessions. Before I continue, I should note that I am entirely unqualified to offer this critique of a fundamental economic tenet. I do not … Continue reading →

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On One Health Care “Myth”

Posted on September 5, 2009 by

Republicans have attacked Obama’s health care plan for, amongst other things, creating “death panels.” Democrats, predictably, have responded by calling this a ridiculous scare tactic, something that of course will never happen. The problem is, however, that the fundamental concept … Continue reading →

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The Solid South

Posted on September 3, 2009 by

It is a popular today to say that the South has switched from voting Democratic to Republican. Many people are fond of looking at previous electoral maps. Hey, isn’t that funny – the states have completely switched parties. It’s like … Continue reading →

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(Part of) The Reason Why Blacks Vote Democratic

Posted on September 2, 2009 by

In 1972 Richard Nixon won 18 percent of the black vote, according to New York Times exit polling. In 2008, John McCain won 4 percent of the black vote. The conventional explanation for this has something to do with civil … Continue reading →

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