by Dan Mitchell | Jul 24, 2011 | Blogs, Taxation
I hope the Speaker resists this siren song and says no to higher taxes.
by Dan Mitchell | Jul 17, 2011 | Big Government, Blogs, Government Spending, Taxation
Appearing on Freedom Watch, I explain that the White House is very flexible. The President will be happy if GOPers cut their own wrists and agree to a tax increase. That means Obama can tax and spend. But he’ll also be satisfied if Republicans approve a “clean debt...
by Dan Mitchell | Jul 16, 2011 | Big Government, Blogs, Government Spending, Taxation
Republicans say (and do) lots of stupid things, but the current fiscal debate has me focused on two specific statements. Both get me very agitated. Indeed, I’m so irritated that all Republican politicians should be fitted with shock collars and then zapped when they...
by Dan Mitchell | Jul 15, 2011 | Big Government, Blogs, Government Spending, Taxation
At his press conference today, President Obama repeatedly said that a “balanced approach” is needed to deal with the fiscal situation. The White House has obviously poll-tested and focus-grouped that phrase. But just because it’s gimmicky, that doesn’t mean balance is...
by Dan Mitchell | Jun 30, 2011 | Big Government, Blogs, Economics, Taxation
e left is desperately trying to maneuver Republicans into going along with a tax increase. And they are smart to make this their top goal. After all, it will be very difficult – if not impossible – to increase the burden of government spending without more revenue...
