The Supreme Court Was Wrong About Taxes
By: Rob Natelson Along with some good decisions, Supreme Court justices made some mistakes in the term just ended. One mistake involved taxes—and it is likely to bedevil the court ...
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How the Federal Reserve Backstops the Biggest Government in History
By: Mike Maharrey The Federal Reserve is the engine that drives the biggest government in history. Without the central bank’s machinations, the U.S. government wouldn’t be able to borrow and spend ...
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The Destructive Legacy of the Federal Taxing Power
By: Bob Fiedler How many people stop to consider if there are any restrictions on what or how the federal government can tax? Does the Constitution for the United States allow ...
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Taxation: The Price We Pay…
By: Mike Maharrey Tax day 2021 came and went. I don’t know about you, but my wallet is lighter. As always, I had to write a big check to the IRS. ...
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Taxation is Theft is Actually a Big Understatement
By: Michael Boldin A lot of my friends like to use the phrase “taxation is theft.” I do as well. But if we adopted the view of James Madison – we’d ...
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Government Help: Breaking Your Legs and Giving You a Wheelchair
By: Mike Maharrey Remember all of the government bailouts and stimulus in response to the 2008 financial crisis? Conservatives threw a fit. The Tea Party movement grew out of worry ...
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The (Tea) Party’s Over
By: Mike Maharrey It was around this time 10 years ago that I became politically active. Yes, I was a product of the Tea Party. Sadly, that party is over. ...
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