Archive for May 2010
A Tale of Two Protests
Riots broke out in Greece as their lawmakers approved austerity cuts for their profligate government. Who are their rioters? Tens of thousands of civil servants. They turned violent in the face of cuts that will affect their pocket books. These government workers live well. After 35 years of government service, they can retire at 80…
Read MoreIs new banking regulation a good idea?
Wall Street is bad. New government regulation of large financial institutions is good. Right? Not so fast. Government’s expanded reach into our financial lives has consequences, and some of them are bad. Before we increase the power of government even more over our economic lives, I encourage you to read the guest column that follows…
Read MoreWall Street Greed: The True Consumer Advocate
By Mark Quiner Public outrage at Wall Street Banks has been apparent for more than a year. Democrats are capitalizing on this opportunity as they seek to pass a financial reform bill that increases regulations on large financial institutions. One of these key provisions being debated is to ban banks from having their own financial…
Read MoreIowa needs tax relief
As seen in the Des Moines Register March 21, 2010 I’ve enjoyed a life long love affair with Iowa. I think it’s the best place in America to live. From the beauty of our land to the down-to-earth people with good values and common sense, Iowa offers me what I want out of life. We’re…
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