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How American Government’s Supposed to Work

It appears things are finally reversing course.  After years of expanding, the bull market in government may have finally hit an inflection point.  This is great news.  For a reduction in the size of government compared to the overall economy … Continue reading

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Committed to Mass Public Spending

Yesterday President Obama said a government shutdown “would throw a wrench into the gears of our economy.”  Here at the Economic Prism we say, “Bring it on.”  For a wrench caught in the gears is just what’s needed…especially if the … Continue reading

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Shattering the Debt Ceiling

It’s always exciting when money and politics mix.  For example, on Friday billionaire investor Warren Buffett told students at Georgetown University it would be “pretty damn dumb” if Congress and President Obama don’t reach an agreement to raise the nation’s … Continue reading

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A New Plan to Socialize Losses

President Obama’s a man with a plan.  A couple weeks ago he unveiled his plan to save the middle class by calling CEOs.  This week he told people in Arizona he plans to save the housing market by providing government … Continue reading

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