Archive for the ‘housing crisis’ Category
Some Incomplete Thoughts on the Dangers of “Crony Capitalism”
Posted on July 2, 2014
I am very sympathetic to the libertarian philosophy. I believe that when government tries to subvert markets, things go awry. Prohibition is a perfect example. The government tried to stamp...
Read StoryIs the Private Sector Doing Just Fine?
Posted on October 20, 2011
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said yesterday: “It’s very clear that private sector jobs have been doing just fine, it’s the public sector jobs where we’ve lost huge numbers, and...
Read StoryWashington Ideas
Posted on October 6, 2011
I had a chance lunch with the founder of Crate and Barrel yesterday at the Washington Ideas Forum. Gordon Segal asked if the empty seat at my small table was...
Read StoryBack to School Night
Posted on September 9, 2011
It was back to school night in the Feehery Household, so I missed the President’s address to the Congress. Bummer. I knew the President was giving a big speech because...
Read StoryFlorida Poised For a Rebound
Posted on August 16, 2011
The first thing you notice when you walk into the Best Buy in Sarasota, Florida is how smart the employees are. Bob, a former Marine and probably retired from something...
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