The IndyMac slap in our face

The Scott Brown Effect

Music Friday: Too Late to Apologize: A Declaration

$3.8 Trillion US Budget, $1.6 Trillion Deficit

Nothing short of disgraceful. The era of responsible government is still a long ways off, despite all the bloviating of politicians. Any Congressman who votes for this disaster needs to be shown the door.

In short, watch what they spend, not what they say.

Andrew Klavan: Liberal Fantasies vs. Reality

Goods-Producing Workers vs. Government Payroll

I think this chart is both shocking and self-explanatory, and a clear picture of one of the many trends working against freedom and prosperity.  But, on the positive side, this is also testament to the ever increasing productivity of manufacturers, despite increased regulatory hurdles.

Quote of the Day: Thomas Jefferson

"It is error alone that needs the support of government. Truth can stand by itself."

~ Thomas Jefferson

Ponder these words for a few minutes. Think about the past year, the financial markets, the government's actions. Think in broader terms about government in general, the areas where it keeps expanding and the "errors" that in continues to subsidize.

Paul Farrell: Who Can You Trust But Yourself