Tag Archives: Free Market

Ron Paul Defends Romney’s Bain History

Posted on January 10, 2012 at 5:30 pm by JM Ashby

For some inexplicable reason, Ron Paul is the only candidate in the race who seems to have decided not to be the anti-Romney. Paul has labeled Romney as a “member of the establishment,” but has not mounted a serious effort … Continue reading →

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It’s A Best-Seller!

Posted on September 2, 2011 at 4:30 pm by JM Ashby

Wealthy campaign donors and think-tanks buying up hundreds, or even tens of thousands, of copies of Wingnut books is fairly common, but in this instance its particularly amusing given Rick Perry’s direct advocacy for the donor. The Dallas-based telecommunications giant … Continue reading →

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A Shameful Disgrace

Posted on June 18, 2011 at 5:30 pm by JM Ashby

I do not live in New York, and it may be a long time before I ever have a chance to visit there, but this still really pisses me off. NEW YORK (PIX11)— In a City Council hearing Thursday, president … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin Republicans Really Hate The Free-Market

Posted on June 10, 2011 at 4:25 pm by JM Ashby

Without any consent or feedback from the micro-brewers of Wisconsin, Governor Scott Walker slipped a provision into his budget, the same budget that saw the dismantling of public unions, which forces craft brewers into the same set of distribution rules … Continue reading →

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Accountability vs. The Free Market

Posted on July 16, 2010 at 4:49 pm by Bob Cesca

Chez Pazienza on Goldman, BP and other (apparently immortal) corporations: These monolithic entities aren’t simply too big to fail. They’re too big to even effectively punish. Now, can you imagine if the free marketeers were in control and dismantled government … Continue reading →

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