by Dan Mitchell | Dec 11, 2010 | Blogs, Uncategorized
This cartoon is not new, but it succinctly captures what happened with that part of the TARP bailout. The only thing missing is some way of showing the government officials and political insiders who received undeserved wealth while the Fannie-Freddie scam was...
by Dan Mitchell | Dec 3, 2010 | Blogs, Monetary Policy
Maybe I’m crazy, or maybe I’m just getting into the Christmas spirit, but I saw this photo of Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke on the Drudge Report and my mind instantly connected his image with this character from “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas.” This might explain...
by Dan Mitchell | Nov 27, 2010 | Big Government, Blogs, Privacy
Freedom, liberty, and common sense are all good things, which explains why I criticize the TSA’s bureaucratic approach to airport safety. But I’m a glass-half-full guy, so here’s one good argument for the TSA’s new guidelines. And since we’re having some fun at TSA’s...
by Dan Mitchell | Nov 17, 2010 | Big Government, Blogs
Here’s what Conan had to say about the Transportation Security Administration on his new late-night talk show. In San Diego, a man refused to be patted down by airport security and some people are calling him a hero. I don’t mind being patted down by airport security,...
by Dan Mitchell | Nov 15, 2010 | Big Government, Blogs
If we believe in truth-in-advertising, TSA bureaucrats should wear these t-shirts as they get their cheap thrills.