DO NOT VOTE

P. J. O'Rourke wrote Don't Vote It Just Encourages The Bastards and in the next week we'll re-elect some, toss a few out and at the same time add a fresh batch.

Two years ago he stated "We lost that election, because almost every political contest yesterday was won by a politician. In a couple of cases angry nuts won, which is an improvement over politicians.  But it's just no good enough."
Here's a clip of him speaking on the topic and his vision for what would make a better political situation: Kill, Screw, Marry.  Economic freedom via the Free Market.  "Wrong rights" which kill freedom and what political power is verses freedom.
http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296475-1

John Stossel did a segment featuring The Myth of the Rational Voter author Bryan Caplan: Don't Know?  Don't Vote!

Now I hope our followers are rational and vote wisely if they do vote... just remember that you're encouraging those bastards.  ;)  I'm sure you have connected the power of voting to how it relates to economics so share this with your friends who may not have made that connection yet and start the conversation next time you see them!

Choosing Planners

Do we pick a Man of System?

To expand on Adam Smith's The Theory of Moral Sentiments you can read and search the full text here.

The Unseen Factors of the Auto Bailout "Success"

The Center for Freedom and Prosperity's Jenna Huhn has posted this response to the great auto company bailout which some people are calling sucessful.  What happens when Jenna looks deeper into some of the things Bastiat called the unseen?

We look forward to hearing your thoughts.  Are there any other factors you can think of?

More CF&P Econ 101 videos here.

The Canadian Cure for America's Ailment

Are you suffering from hEaDaChEs related to political faction disputes?

Do large deficits keep you awake all night?

Public debt interest payments eating up your taxes?

If so you may need Sound Fiscal Policy!  

The Canadian Remedy for economic woes(TM)

Sound Fiscal Policy has been used successfully to overcome national spending problems.  Sound Fiscal Policy can alleviate, even rid you of monetary maladies.  Please view this brief video for more information about Sound Fiscal Policy.

Sound Fiscal Policy may cause free riders to whine loudly, subsidized corporations to bleed, and your government to shrink.  But it just may be that those side effects are exactly what you need.

Use only under direction of a sensible economist.  Beware of fat cat politicians with poor imitations of Sound Fiscal Policy.  Do not use in conjunction with Keynesian remedies.  For best results use with a flat tax structure and politicians who know when to stop dorking with things they do not understand.  You may also experience surpluses, this benefit should be used with ever more wisdom.

Sound Fiscal Policy makes no claim that every application will have equal results but it is probably the best medicine available for your country's ailment.

What happens after government stimulus spending?

A very quick look at post stimulus facts.

Does Stimulus Spending Work? from Learn Libery.