In yesterday’s post, I suggested consumers of internet information should consider copyrighting their search histories to counteract passage of Senate Joint Resolution 34 by the GOP-controlled Congress. SJR 34 allows internet service providers (ISP) to sell user personal information, including search history, without the user’s permission. I am not a lawyer, nor do I … Read more
No, this post is not about digital health care. The “e” in “eBamacare” stands for entrepreneurship. Here’s why? Since it’s passage, Congressional opponents of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) have argued the legislation has been a job killer. Let’s look at the facts (what a concept). According to a 2015 report … Read more
Today, we are being exposed to just one more example of how the pro-Trumpsters are making every effort to give Agent Orange (my favorite euphemism for Donald Trump) credit before it is earned. In this case, they are hailing Trump for the stock market bump since election day. Conservative economists who have always warned against … Read more
One of the reasons I started this blog was to force myself to think about things I did not understand. At the top of my current list is the question, “Why would the working, middle class expect an alleged billionaire (remember net worth is equal to assets MINUS liabilities) who has stiffed workers and … Read more
In a previous life, I served as director of economic development and commerce policy studies at the National Governors Association in Washington, DC. Among my responsibilities was organizing programs and events related to business, taxation and transportation during the association’s two annual meetings. These gatherings provided the governors an opportunity to share their perspectives and … Read more