Big Government

In Thanksgiving for our (Very Big) Government

Elizabeth Rigby | Posted 11.27.2008 | Politics

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Elizabeth Rigby

In light of the tremendous challenges facing our country, I am grateful for a government big enough to help us weather the financial storm.

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The Case for Big Government

Jeff Madrick | Posted 11.13.2008 | Home

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Jeff Madrick

This morning, walking dogs, I ran into a neighbor who works for a well-known fashion company. "Business is dead," she said. "I wanna complain about h...

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After the Obama Win.

William Galston | Posted 11.10.2008 | Politics

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William Galston

On the critical issue of government's role, Democrats do not have a mandate. Rather, they have a chance to make their case.

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Libertarian Barr Stumps in N.C.: Palin an Example of the Arrogance of Mainstream Politics

Kelly Nuxoll | Posted 10.29.2008 | Home

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Kelly Nuxoll

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. --Bob Barr's campaign for president would be funny if it weren't so serious. Whereas McCain rallies draw thousands, and Obama rall...

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Liberalism, What Are You Going As for Halloween?

Matt Mendelsohn | Posted 10.27.2008 | Business

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Matt Mendelsohn

This year, it seemed certain that liberalism would show up at the Halloween block party wearing the costume of a self-loathing American: a terrorist-loving, non-flag-pin-lapel-wearing lefty.

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Asian Americans May Nip The Vote

Disgrasian | Posted 10.06.2008 | Politics

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Disgrasian

"...two-thirds of Vietnamese Americans said they support Mr. McCain." What?

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Misgoverning

Bryan D. Jones and Walter Williams | Posted 08.01.2008 | Politics

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Bryan D. Jones and Walter Williams

The Bush presidency will go down as providing by far the poorest quality of governance in the modern period of big government, pushing the federal government toward fiscal insolvency.

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A Challenge To John McCain: Buy Your Own Health Insurance

Chris Weigant | Posted 04.30.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

I challenge McCain to be the first to do what he is asking all Americans to do: give up his employer-based health care, and purchase his own health insurance on the open market.

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