In the game of chicken, the trick is knowing when to flinch.

Despite the fact that the majority of economists agree that raising the minimum wage increases unemployment, particularly for those most at risk (young, inexperienced, under-educated), politicians and left-wing advocacy groups keep pushing.  $10/ hr.  $15 / hr.  Sky's the limit. The cavalier manner with which advocates assume employers  (particularly the big corporations) will simply pay more … Continue reading In the game of chicken, the trick is knowing when to flinch. →

Repost: Matt Walsh’s “5 Reasons Why Abortion Never Empowers Women”

As a Libertarian, I cannot reconcile taking an unborn child's life as it is a direct violation of the Non-Aggression Principle (NAP).  As a Christian, Exodus 20:13 (also known as the 6th Commandment) reads "You shall not murder."   http://themattwalshblog.com/2014/06/24/5-reasons-why-abortion-never-empowers-women/  

US Healthcare – the illegitimate child of Cronyism and Socialism, NOT Capitalism

Earlier this week at about 8:30 pm, one of my sons slipped in the bath tub, landed on the metal tub plug, and had a pretty deep cut on his bottom. If you're a fan of Seinfeld, think Kramer's Fusilli Jerry and Frank Costanza's "one in a million shot". I took D to the closest … Continue reading US Healthcare – the illegitimate child of Cronyism and Socialism, NOT Capitalism →

Stupid is as stupid does

There are smart, intelligent people out there that still make stupid assumptions / mistakes.  Not talking about 'oops, I dropped an egg on the ground' kind of mistake.  I'm talking "$15 minimum wage in Seattle will raise the standard of living" kind of stupid.  It defies logic.  It's what I call "unicorn, double rainbow, economics". … Continue reading Stupid is as stupid does →