Tag Archives: subsidies

Overload

Posted on 2008-06-14 by David

These last couple of days have been overwhelming. I can hardly keep up with everything I need to do – which is why I failed to post. I’m still trying to catch up so this is mostly a chance for … Continue reading →

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The Easy Way

Posted on 2008-03-03 by David

I couldn’t pass up the insights of Jim Harper in his post Learned Helplessness On several occasions recently, I have noted able-bodied Senate staff taking advantage of this convenience. Though they could open the doors themselves and enter more quickly, … Continue reading →

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Biting the Subsidizing Hand

Posted on 2007-11-29 by David

A local example of the negative effect of subsidies is playing out right now. Lehi citizens have been paying taxes to support services that benefit people in Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain. The result is that the people in those … Continue reading →

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Sunsets for Subsidies

Posted on 2007-07-13 by David

I have been thinking a lot lately about the many ways that government has become a provider or enabler of many economic activities. We take it for granted that government should provide for our retirement (Social Security) which is why … Continue reading →

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