The Case for a More Progressive Economic Philosophy

September 21, 2008 at 9:57 am

The power has been out in much of Southwestern Ohio this week and that may have been a blessing for many people as they didn’t have to watch the collapse and subsequent bailout of Wall Street. Lehman Brothers goes under and the government has to step in to rescue insurance […]

The Irony of “Blame Government” Politicians

March 2, 2008 at 5:22 pm

In the ’80s, conservatives introduced the frame of smaller government which has transformed itself into “government is bad” or the “blame government” frame: Here’s some statements you’ll frequently hear from “blame government” politicians: It’s inefficient The market can do a better job End “big government” Government supports welfare and entitlement […]