Tag Archives: Inflation

Rand Paul and John Stossel

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Joe Benning

Most politicians speak in bumper sticker slogans. As a result, it isn’t very often that a politician shows up who is conversant in political philosophy, economics and public policy. Then again Senator Rand Paul (R – KY), an intelligent and … Continue reading →

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The Jawbone of an Ass

Posted on November 20, 2021 by Joe Benning

[The White House] is considering whether to escalate an attack on parts of corporate America over rising consumer prices, according to an administration official and three people with knowledge of the discussions who spoke on the condition of anonymity to … Continue reading →

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Made in Washington DC: Inflation

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Joe Benning

An impressive list of problems has descended on the Biden presidency. Almost all of them have been brought about or exacerbated by—Joe Biden. Not only that, the Biden method for dealing with them is to (1) insist that the problem … Continue reading →

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Janet Yellin Scores a D Minus

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Joe Benning

Ignorance and enthusiasm make a dangerous combination. It’s even worse when people who should know better nevertheless agree to make wildly implausible sales pitches designed to justify foolish policy proposals. In the end a once respectable reputation gets dented and … Continue reading →

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Watch the Bond Market

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Joe Benning

It bears mentioning that not only were the grandiose goals of the Obama Administration never met, some Obama policies actually  produced results that were the opposite of those promised. Remember, for instance, that if you liked your doctor you would … Continue reading →

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The Enduring Fantasy of the Moderate Democrat

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Joe Benning

Congress is poised to pass President Biden’s spectacularly misnamed $1.9 trillion Covid Relief and Recovery Act. The bill will pass on a strict party line vote. And there is nothing moderate about it. Not only does the bill contain relatively … Continue reading →

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