by Henry Oliner | Jul 25, 2012 | Economics
The attempt to pursue social justice by political means is not a new idea. It is the centerpiece of political philosophy for over two centuries. Even the classical liberals who acknowledged the equal importance of economic liberty along with our other liberties,...
by Henry Oliner | Jan 28, 2012 | Politics
The history of unions in the American workforce is wrapped up in their quest for political power. Originally unions sought equality in the workforce with the holders of the capital that employed them. Unifying was a natural choice. But their power devolved because...
by Henry Oliner | Aug 16, 2011 | Politics
I do not understand what is magical about Iowa other than it is the first weeding. Ron Paul will not be the Republican nominee no matter how high he scores. This is a center right country and there is a reason that ‘center’ comes before ‘right.’ Isolationism and...
by Henry Oliner | Jul 7, 2011 | Politics
One of my repeated political truism is that it is the challenge of elected officials to say “no” to worthwhile projects we can not afford. One of the very few who seem adult enough to rise to the challenge is New Jersey Governor Chris Christie.
by Henry Oliner | May 14, 2011 | Politics
Newt and Mitt are the old Republican Party. There are those Republican that think that we need less government and then there are those that think we still need lots of government power; it just needs to be in their hands instead of the Democrats. These Republicans...
