Unemployment and German “Job Protections”
Unemployment in Germany hit 5.04 million in January, a number that — if anything — understates the problem because of all the hidden unemployment generated by German labor market regulations….
Politics
John Stossel
John Stossel has an excellent web site that’s well worth bookmarking or linking. Contributing to the discussion threads is especially worthwhile; I watch John’s specials typically while at the gym…
Arnie Proposes Defined Contribution, Individually Capitalized, Personally Owned Accounts for California State Employees
The Governator has proposed eliminating the uncapped liabilities of California’s state employee system. Let’s hope that he succeeds and shows the way forward for the federal government’s current Ponzi scheme…
“A God drenched speech.”
Peggy Noonan offers some rather mild — but insightful — criticism of W’s inaugural address, his call to march off and liberate the world. As Noonan concludes: “Renewed in our…
“A God drenched speech.”
Peggy Noonan offers some rather mild — but insightful — criticism of W’s inaugural address, his call to march off and liberate the world. As Noonan concludes: “Renewed in our…
“A God drenched speech.”
Peggy Noonan offers some rather mild — but insightful — criticism of W’s inaugural address, his call to march off and liberate the world. As Noonan concludes: “Renewed in our…
“A God drenched speech.”
Peggy Noonan offers some rather mild — but insightful — criticism of W’s inaugural address, his call to march off and liberate the world. As Noonan concludes: “Renewed in our…
A Triumph for Liberty
Yushchenko named Ukraine president! According to the BBC, Deliberations at Ukraine’s Supreme Court continued until 0230 (0030 GMT), when chief presiding justice Anatoly Yarema announced that the court was to…
Fascinating Behind-the-Scenes Story of the Orange Revolution
Today’s New York Times (requires simple registration) carries a remarkable story by reporter C. J. Chivers on the splits in the Ukrainian security forces that stopped Viktor Yanukovich from stealing…
Social Security and Morality
Jonathan Rauch, one of America’s finest substantive reporters, has a very interesting column in the January 14 issue of the National Journal: “The No. 1 Moral Issue Is…Abortion? No, Social…