by Henry Oliner | Jan 1, 2018 | History, Politics, Progressivism
A few thoughts on 2017. In times like these I have found history be to be illuminating and mollifying. Perhaps that is why there have been so many excellent histories to hit the market. It may also explain why Hamilton is such a monstrous hit. My favorite reads of...
by Henry Oliner | Dec 21, 2017 | Economics, Politics, Progressivism
From The High Cost of Good Intentions: A History of U.S. Federal Entitlement Programs by John F Cogan (pp. 381-382). Stanford University Press. Kindle Edition: The data reveal just how far entitlements have departed from their original purpose of providing a measure...
by Henry Oliner | Dec 10, 2017 | Economics, Politics, Progressivism
By Henry Oliner The High Cost of Good Intentions- A History of U.S. Entitlement Programs by John Cogan may be the first comprehensive look at the growth and dynamics of this government function. It is meticulously researched and documented, yet remains digestible for...
by Henry Oliner | Dec 2, 2017 | Economics, Politics, Progressivism
by Henry Oliner I have begun reading The High Cost of Good Intentions- A History of U.S. Federal Entitlement Programs by John F. Cogan. It is an impressive look at the problem. Entitlements go back to the Revolutionary War. Limited pensions were made available to...
by Henry Oliner | Mar 15, 2012 | Politics
We long ago passed the bar of a strong socialist element in our government. When we have a strong growing economy it becomes hard to say no to the less fortunate without feeling greedy or selfish. But financial setbacks cause us to question our systems more...
