Farm subsidies are perhaps the ultimate, but secret, third rail of American politics. While entitlements are discussed out in the …
The federal government hoards so much land it doesn’t even know how much it has
It is well-known that the federal government has a spending problem, but it is less well-known that the government also …
Great Moments in Washington Waste
Every so often, I’ll see a story (or sometimes even just a photo, a court decision, or a phrase) that sums up the …
The Morality of Individualism
With child star Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and a large portion of the Democratic Party now openly promoting socialism/communism, it’s a good …
I Ran Personnel Policy Under Reagan. Here Are Some Steps to Reforming Our Bureaucracies.
At the very pinnacle of the modern progressive program to make government competent stands the ideal of a professionalized, career …
Walworth County Goes Debt-Free
The other day, I wrote about the disadvantages of state and local governments issuing general obligation debt. Those governments currently …
Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall, Which State Has the Best Tax System of All?
Yesterday, I wrote about the newest edition of Economic Freedom of the World, which is my favorite annual publication. Not …
An Amusing Examination of Socialism
I’m a big believer that some images do a great job of capturing an issue. The essential insight of supply-side economics. The …
Lessons from Europe on Welfare, Dependency, and Self-Reliance
America has a major dependency problem. In recent decades, there’s been a significant increase in the number of working-age adults …
Why We Must Be Bold on Welfare Reform
“While I will speak to the experience of the black community, I know the majority of Americans on welfare aren’t …
The Pentagon Hunts for UFOs. Can You Guess How Much It Costs?
Last December, The New York Times broke the story about a secret Pentagon program that searches for UFOs. The Advanced …
The Post Office: Doing All the Wrong Things in All the Wrong Ways
Government is awful at doing…just about everything. In no small part because of the rigid, unyielding dictates of human nature. …
Spectacular wastes of taxpayer money!
Click here to download your free copy: Federal_Fumbles_2017 Our national debt is careening toward $19 trillion (yes, that is a 19 …
Ever wondered where your taxes go?
Research shows 1.97 million federal employees cost $1 million per minute in taxpayer-funded compensation OpenTheBooks Oversight Report – Mapping the …
Tanks for the jobs!
There’s an interesting article over on the Forbes website about U.S. tanks. Loren Thompson is saying that there’s an easy way …
In One Story, Everything You Need to Know about Big Government and Small Business
All things considered, I like small businesses more than big businesses. Not because I’m against large companies, per se, but …