Category: Free markets
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Attacks on ALEC hypocritical and unfair
Leftists don’t like the policies ALEC promotes, so they are using intimidation tactics to shut it down. It’s that simple. They are within their rights to do this, but let’s at least recognize that it flows not from any problem with how ALEC operates, but from the most transparent political motives.
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Special interest groups capture government
As Wichita and the surrounding region start to develop a government plan to manage our future, we have to be vigilant to ensure that the process is not co-opted or appropriated by special interest groups that see the planning process as a way to profit at the expense of everyone else. Unfortunately, the average person…
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ALEC should resist liberal pressure groups
Liberals can’t stand American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) because it is a strong and influential advocate for free market and limited government principals in state legislatures, and as a result are smearing it with unfounded charges of racism.
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In Kansas, planning will be captured by special interests
The government planning process started in south-central Kansas will likely be captured by special interest groups that see ways to benefit from the plan. The public choice school of economics and political science has taught us how special interest groups seek favors from government at enormous costs to society, and we will see this at…
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For Koch critics, facts aren’t part of the equation
A newspaper editorial begins with “What is it, or why is it, that the name Koch, particularly here in Lawrence and Kansas, seems to trigger such angry, passionate and negative responses from a certain segment of the community, particularly among some at Kansas University?” It’s a good question.
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Sustainable development presented in Wichita
Information, including an audio presentation, is available regarding sustainable development planning and U.N. Agenda 21 in Kansas.
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Wind tax credits are government spending in disguise
Wind power tax credits are government spending in disguise, despite the mistaken beliefs of Kansas Governor Sam Brownback and U.S. Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas regarding the economic effect of tax credits that benefit the wind power industry.
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Left-wing sincerity exposed
It’s often alleged by the political left that conservative and libertarian activists are nothing more than Astroturf, meaning false or fake grassroots activism. The charge is that the activists are duped into — or paid for — engaging in political activism. Which makes the following video from the Koch Industries Koch Facts site all the…
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If government ordered your lunch, would you get what you want?
Speaking on government making decisions for us, Antony Davies concludes “Even if it’s benevolent, it fails because it lacks the necessary information to make those decision correctly.”
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Does government spending create economic growth?
Does government have the ability to create jobs? The only relationship that emerges is that as government spending grows, the economy contracts. Meaning: government spending is a negative factor for economic growth.
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Rebuilding Joplin
Economic freedom and the price system are guiding resources where needed to rebuild Joplin, Missouri.