by Dan Mitchell | Jan 1, 2019 | Blogs, Trade
I started my end-of-year “best and worst” series back in 2013, but didn’t begin my start-of-year “hopes and fears” series until 2017. In that first year, I got part of what I hoped for (some tax reform and a bit of regulatory easing) and part of what I feared...
by Sven R. Larson | Jun 26, 2018 | Blogs, States, Taxation
On June 21, the Supreme Court decided the case South Dakota v. Wayfair, about the authority of states to collect sales tax on internet commerce. The decision, which approved of states collecting this sales tax, is likely going to have a major impact on both state...
by Dan Mitchell | Jun 28, 2015 | Blogs, Health Care
I feel compelled to comment on the Supreme Court’s latest Obamacare decision, though I could sum up my reaction with one word: disgust. I’m disgusted that we had politicians who decided in 2009 and 2010 to further screw up the healthcare system with Obamacare. I’m...
by Dan Mitchell | Oct 9, 2013 | Blogs, Uncategorized
When I write about the importance of understanding the difference between a disease and its symptoms, I’m almost always seeking to help people understand why it’s important to focus on the problem of government spending rather than the side-effect of government...
by Dan Mitchell | Jul 2, 2012 | Big Government, Blogs, Health Care
One of my very first blog posts was about the link between big government and big corruption. For the rest of my life, I can now cite the Obamacare travesty as an example. Here’s some of what Tim Carney wrote for the Washington Examiner. Chief Justice John Roberts’...
