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by the way

Posted on June 11, 2011 by bkingr

when thinking about the national jobs picture, it is useful to remember that the Texas model of low tax (low government services) low regulation works. Here is a nice graphic demonstration of the fact that Texas has produced more private … Continue reading →

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Friedman on health care

Posted on March 17, 2010 by bkingr

Milton Friedman was an awesome man with an awesome intellect. I wish that I had been old enough to enjoy his books and his economics for the genius that they were back when he was writing and speaking. Thanks to … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles Times' William Voegeli gets it

Posted on November 2, 2009 by bkingr

William Voegeli gets it and what he gets is in the title and the lede of yesterday’s Los Angeles Times column. The Golden State isn’t worth it Our high-benefit/high-tax model no longer works, especially compared with low-tax states like Texas. … Continue reading →

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two videos on the Government's role

Posted on August 31, 2009 by bkingr

first from Iain Murray a nice economic fisking of a you tube government health care video [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPq6_7AFsp4&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&feature=player_embedded&fs=1] and next an uplifting musical piece from allahpundit [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO2eh6f5Go0&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1]

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