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Congress Finally Does Something Right

Posted on Thursday, February 2, 2012 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Last November, I alerted readers to the hypocrisy that “members of Congress are not subject to insider trading laws, despite having access to far more material, non-public information than the average American, or, for that matter, the typical hedge fund manager.” … Continue reading →

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Posted in Finance and Economics, Investing, Leadership, Politics | Tagged Congress, Insider Trading, Senate | 3 Comments

A Few Reflections On America During the Holidays

Posted on Friday, November 25, 2011 by mbsbvu

The video clip below is a patriotic medley that’s been a favorite of mine for several decades. I never seem to tire of it. In fact, I think we would all benefit if one greatly expanded it and its sentiments. What Can … Continue reading →

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Posted in Finance and Economics, Policy, Politics, Taxes | Tagged Budget, Congress, Democrats, Entitlement Programs, Federal budget, Federal debt, House of Represenatatives, Independents, National debt, Republicans, Senate, Taxation | Leave a comment

The Debt Deal: Pros and Cons

Posted on Monday, August 1, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Now that the House “approved a budget agreement intended to head off a potential government default” 269 to 161, and that the Senate will likely pass the bill tomorrow, the crisis has ended exactly how the bond market predicted it would: … Continue reading →