Tag: Economic freedom
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Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Tuesday April 3, 2012
Today: Arts funding; Arts censorship; Comparison of state comparisons; Ryan tax plan; Are earmarks returning?
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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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Kansas STAR bonds vote a test for capitalism
An upcoming vote in the Kansas House of Representatives will let Kansans know who is truly in favor of economic freedom, limited government, and free market capitalism — and who favors crony capitalism instead.
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Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Monday March 26, 2012
Today: Pachyderms to feature talk on sustainable development; PPACAction; The seven rules of bureaucracy; Civil society; One down, 48 to go; Economic freedom in America: The decline, and what it means.
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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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Rebuilding Joplin
Economic freedom and the price system are guiding resources where needed to rebuild Joplin, Missouri.
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Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Thursday March 8, 2012
Today: Candidate representatives at Pachyderm; Sedgwick County pre-caucus rally; Libertarian ideals; High Kansas taxes; Harm of individual mandate explained.
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In Wichita, pushing back against political cronyism
Tonight the people of Wichita witnessed a victory for common sense over political cronyism.
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Who has the economic power?
Though there is often much focus on the richest private individuals in the United States, the U.S. Congress actually has far more economic power.
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‘Occupy Koch town’ ignores the facts
As director of corporate communication for Koch industries, I’ve read and heard much about this company and its shareholders that is dishonest, distorted and derogatory. And while we continue to try to bat down the falsehoods, as quickly as we quash one, another rears its ugly head. As Winston Churchill once said, “A lie gets…
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Market solutions best for Wichita
Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer wants to double down on economic development strategies that have produced very little good.