Why Are Republican Presidential Candidates Openly Stating a Desire to Violate 18 U.S. Code § 203 of the Criminal Law?

by Dan Mitchell | Mar 11, 2015 | Big Government, Blogs, Energy, Government Waste

I’ve pointed out that Washington is a cesspool of legal corruption. But if you don’t believe me (and you have a strong stomach), feel free to peruse these posts, all of which highlight odious examples of government sleaze. But occasionally elected officials cross the...

Is Mitt Romney Trying to Become the Richard Nixon of the 21st Century?

by Dan Mitchell | May 29, 2011 | Big Government, Blogs, Taxation, VAT

I can’t say I’m surprised, but I’m nonetheless still nauseated to read that Mitt Romney has decided to endorse ethanol subsidies. Here’s a blurb from Fox in DC. “I support the subsidy of ethanol,” Romney told an Iowa voter. “I believe ethanol is an important part of...

With Ethanol Handouts Up for Renewal, Will the GOP Side with Corrupt Lobbyists or Free Markets?

by Dan Mitchell | Nov 8, 2010 | Big Government, Blogs

Tim Carney of the Washington Examiner has a great piece looking at the utterly indefensible panoply of ethanol subsidies and handouts that screw consumers and taxpayers in order to line the pockets of the politically powerful. Unfortunately, several senior GOP...