Former Bush advisor and Harvard economics professor Gregory Mankiw has some fantastic advice for President Obama if he wishes to work together with Republicans. He encourages him to focus on marginal tax rates rather than tax credits, to spread opportunity rather than spread the wealth, and to “have a beer with a Republican at least once a week.” But one recommendation in particular caught my | Read More »
One of Plato’s most famous works is The Trial of Socrates, which outlines Socrates’ discourse with his Athenian jurors as he contests the two charges against him: corrupting the youth and impiety. The charges were notoriously vague and served as a mere vessel for a much deeper question – the legitimacy of democracy. Socrates espoused a belief that was people should not be self-governing. Citizens | Read More »
Wanted: Harvard educated, ration-promoting, redistributor of wealth to serve as the President’s appointee for Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Must have an academic approach to problem solving. Must be willing and able to run healthcare system through Washington. Must support a strong degree of bureaucratic control over questions of life and death. Congressional hearing not necessary, approval will be provided | Read More »
The United States is crossroads. We are facing a massive deficit brought on by historic spending and entitlement expansion. The nation is now coming to the slow realization that these policies cannot be sustained without crippling their economy for years to come. But it is the next generation that will be responsible for the fiscal responsibility of today’s government. Therein lies the problem. Former Congressman | Read More »
Health care reform is a many faceted problem. Between lowering costs, increasing coverage, balancing budgets, and maintaining quality, any reformer has his hands full. Throughout the debate we’ve highlighted the current version of the legislation’s negative effect on individuals and the size of the national government. However, this ignores one of the crucial impacts of health care – it’s effect on the states. A recent | Read More »
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