Sacred Cows

  We are in the midst of an economic meltdown in America, and the debate rages over how to shrink government spending. So far, our unsustainable welfare state, with unfunded liabilities namely Social Security and Medicare are slated for fiscal purging, yet no politician, political pundit, or media talking head has ever mention the second [...]

Tipi Wind Christmas

The sun sets deep in the winter solstice and the Christmas cactus is in full bloom. The north wind scours a wilderness landscape that resembles perpetual fall, for snow is a commodity that may or may not arrive in time for the holiday. Robin decorated the house before the first of December, she would have [...]

Debt Commission folly

There seemed to be a lot of back slapping approval on capital hill last week. Law makers overwhelmingly embraced the recommendations of President Obama’s Debt Commission. On thorough examination, the report is nothing more than a vehicle for raising taxes. The abolition of existing tax breaks, and increasing taxes on gasoline are hardly innovative ideas, [...]