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The most refreshing thing about Fox News is that they usually strike a different chord than the other media outlets.  Most recently, this can be see in their overall support of the Tea Party, and their refusal to correlate the nascent protest with an exegesis on political manners.  Fox News is the preferred outlet for conservatives, and generally I find myself in the position of defending the courageous network. Having said that, I confess that inference leads me to believe they attract a certain... Read More→

This has not been a very good year for freedom, self-rule, or prosperity. Take Congress and the President.  Both are eagerly dismantling American exceptionalism, while singing songs of a healthier population, a greener environment, and a more responsible financial sector. Regrettably, and unerringly, there will be less actual health care, several orders more waste, and the relatively few corrupt financiers who are successfully routed will be replaced by corrupt politicians (excuse my tautology). ... Read More→

Ryan Brumberg is running for Congress in NY’s 14th district.  He is an outstanding candidate who understands the need to reverse Washington’s out-of-control spending, and enact smart, responsible policies that will aid our economy. On April 29th, 2010, Mr. Brumberg will be hosting a campaign kick-off party. This will be a great event to meet Mr. Brumberg, ask him questions, network with other young professionals, and have a few drinks with friends.  The details of the event are below.  Hope... Read More→

From MarketWatch: PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (MarketWatch) — The recent run up in bond yields is telling us that the era of low interest rates is drawing to a close. It is also likely that the Fed will maintain this rate until it is certain that the nascent upturn has morphed into a full-fledged recovery and is unlikely to turn down again, creating a double-dip recession. It may be true that the Federal Reserve is keeping short-term rates at historic lows. The key overnight federal funds rate... Read More→

Of the nation, that is.  That’s right – the spontaneous grassroots protest movement now includes 1/4 people.  A little hard to label one-quarter of the population racist anti-government extremists, isn’t it? As the movement grows, President Obama continues his arrogant and insulting dismissal of all political opponents.  In the Christian Science Monitor: …President Obama has taken on tea party protesters, saying he’s “amused” by their failure to see that... Read More→

From MarketWatch: WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — The number of people applying for unemployment benefits jumped 24,000 in the latest week, U.S. data showed Thursday, but the increase appeared to stem largely from the Easter holiday and other factors that distorted the data. Initial claims shot up to a seasonally adjusted 484,000 in the week ended April 10, the Labor Department said…. Claims have unexpectedly risen two straight weeks, but a Labor official said the Easter holiday and a... Read More→

It’s no secret that the mainstream media hate the Tea Party.  After ignoring them for months, the MSM decided to depict the partiers as country rubes.  Recent polls have exploded this line of attack, so the MSM has decided to take up a new trope – that they’re very dangerous. It is this alleged aspect of the Tea Party the Christian Science Monitor reports on this morning: In towns large and small on Thursday, which is tax day, tea partyers are planning to march against big government... Read More→

I received this campaign update from my friend Ryan Brumberg, who is running in New York’s 14th Congressional District.  Ryan is an excellent candidate who would bring responsibility and fiscal sobriety to Washington during a time when it is most needed!  Please see the end of the post for information on how to volunteer and donate to Ryan’s campaign. Dear Friends, I write to you to let you know as of last Friday, April 9th, 2010, I have resigned from McKinsey & Company to run for the U.S.... Read More→

We’re on the road to recovery, or are we?  That depends on who you ask. Our tax-cheat Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geither is confident not only that we’re recovering, but that we’ve done it on the cheap.  As he recaps in his Washington Post editorial: America is close to turning the page on this economic crisis. While far too many Americans are still out of work and face deep economic hardship, we have now reported three quarters of positive growth and the beginnings... Read More→

From CNN: The number of Americans filing for unemployment insurance for the first time jumped last week, according to government data released Thursday. There were 460,000 initial jobless claims filed in the week ended April 3, up 18,000 from an upwardly revised 442,000 the previous week, according to the Labor Department’s weekly report. Three words: Healthcare reform bill. Employers know more taxes are coming, and they are not willing to take on the additional payroll responsibility... Read More→