Don’t Raise the Debt Ceiling

By: Ben Howe (Diary)  |  April 27th at 03:49 PM  | 

I am no economist.  In fact, as I researched for this piece and saw the diversity of opinions floating in the blogosphere and in the main stream press, it became clear to me that I am completely out of my element went it comes to national economics. However, I am a tax payer.  I am a small business owner, and I am a person that | Read More »

Mulvaney to Obama Budget Director: Not Credible

By: Ben Howe (Diary)  |  February 15th at 09:00 PM  | 

This is what we’re looking for from the freshmen class: Rep Mick Mulvaney of South Carolina’s fifth district points out what many are starting to realize: These numbers just aren’t realistic. Mulvaney alleges results oriented accounting and said that the President’s budget is “not a credible document.”  Mulvaney says “two years ago he told us the deficit this year would only be $900 billion dollars in his | Read More »