I THINK PEOPLE SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO BUY HEATH INSURANCE!
That may seem like an odd opinion from a conservative. I recognize the constitutional issues and it may not come to pass, but why do I feel this way? First, many people would not buy it unless their employer provided it. I don’t know about other states but do know that in Minnesota that it [...]
Guest Post: Please Know and Understand This: The Liberal’s Numbers Don’t Work!
This is a piece a friend of mine wrote. He actually reaearches while I just bloviate!! Please Know and Understand This: The Liberal’s Numbers Don’t Work! First, recognize that the proposed Republican plan for fiscal reform is just that – a proposal, a place to begin negotiations. It does do many things, and raising tax [...]
WHY CAN’T OUR GOVERNMENT MAKE DECISIONS? DO THEY MIX TOO MANY ISSUES?
I think by now everyone knows the US is in a financial bind. Too much debt, too much spending that increases debt, and many other problems. Why don’t they do something we keep asking? One of the best classes I took while at Norwest 30 years ago was a class in problem solving and decision [...]
SOCIAL SECURITY, JUST ANOTHER ENTITLEMENT?
Most people my vintage believe that social security is not an entitlement, but a return on money we have invested over our working life. I know I want to believe that! However thinking about it I believe Congress believes it is an entitlement, just like welfare, unemployment compensation, and a host of others. As such, [...]
BUSINESS TURNAROUNDS, ARE THEY DIFFERENT FROM THE USA TURNAROUND?
I’ve been thinking again! I don’t claim to have all the answers, but as a country boy do have a bunch of observations and questions! I’ve been around businesses in distress for over 30 years, having financed them, coached them and procured financing for their turnaround plan. Some make it; some don’t. I liked working [...]
WHY NOT TAX EVERYONE, THAT WOULD BE FAIR!
I’ve been thinking about the budget battles n Minnesota and the federal government. I think there is a solution that will anger everyone! I have spent a lot of time thinking about some of this and hope to get folks thinking if nothing else. All comments are welcome! I’ve been thinking about the budget battles [...]
Banks, government and small businesses
I’ve been thinking about the similarities of banks and government, especially on how they work with small businesses. I have spent 30 years working with them and see quite a few similarities. One of lenders prime functions is to provide the funds to keep businesses going and to succeed. They set loan covenants that are [...]
How “tea party” types get started!
Law of untended outcomes strikes again! I think Mike Wigley was ahead of his time! Tea party people will appreciate this story. I think we are all aware that the Taxpayers League of Minnesota is one of the most despised organizations in this State, especially by progressive tax advocates. I find this interesting in that [...]
