John Brennan: Taxation By Citation

Its about tyranny, control and trolling for revenue, not safety. Years ago, at its inception, the Internal Revenue Service, was duly deputized as the primary government agency responsible for collecting all personal and business taxes. The IRS, as it is referred to by most, has, over the years, grown into a mammoth operation. Steadily and methodically ... MORE

VIDEO: John Stossel - Political Free Speech

Carpe Diem: Government Spending Vs Unemployment

The chart of the day.    "This chart (inspired by Brian Wesbury) again bears repeating since it lends support to claims by the anti-Keynesians (of which I am one) that the biggest factor that has worked to slow economic growth in recent years is the huge increase in federal spending. The reason? The public sector spends money much less efficiently than the private sector.    ... MORE