Attacks on Pompeo energy policies fall short

By: Bob Weeks (Diary)  |  October 13th at 12:44 AM  | 

An op-ed written in favor of the wind production tax credit shows just how difficult it is to replace cronyism with economic freedom.

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Attacks on Pompeo energy policies fall short

By: Bob Weeks (Diary)  |  October 12th at 12:26 AM  | 

We often see criticism of politicians for sensing “which way the wind blows,” that is, shifting their policies to pander to the prevailing interests of important special interest groups. The associated negative connotation is that politicians do this without regard to whether these policies are wise and beneficial for everyone. So when a Member of Congress takes a position that is literally going against the | Read More »

Corporate jet incentive, or tax dodge, or kids’ safety?

By: Bob Weeks (Diary)  |  June 30th at 05:37 PM  | 

Yesterday President Barack Obama denounced the tax breaks given to owners of corporate jets. Described by MSNBC Television program host Rachel Maddow as a “corporate tax loophole” that allows “giant corporations to dodge their taxes,” Obama cast the issue as corporate fats cat vs. kids: “You go talk to your constituents — the Republican constituents — and ask them, are they willing to compromise their | Read More »