Monthly Archives: June 2010

Gov’t Workers Making 2.5x that of Avg Private Citizen + Links

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Eric Amzalag

Here are some links from around the web on the recent budgetary issues the world is facing. Some of this stuff sounds like fairy tale gibberish its so insane. I hope it sickens you as much as it sickens me… … Continue reading →

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History Repeats itself – Budgetary Issues

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Eric Amzalag

If you’ve been following my blog these last few days then you know I’ve been at a continuing education course at Hillsdale College in Hillsdale County, Michigan. The  focus here has been on teaching U.S. History and economic policy so … Continue reading →

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U.S. National Debt vs. Annual Budget Deficit

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Eric Amzalag

An article I read in Newsweek recently highlighted an interesting concept about our understanding of debt as a Country. Many people who have not studied Economics do not know the distinction between our National Debt and Annual Budget Deficit. The … Continue reading →

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Small Business Tax Cuts and The End of “Endless” Unemployment Benefits

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Eric Amzalag

Congress is finally realizing that this endless spending can’t keep up. This article in the Wall Street Journal boosts hopes for those like me; that the government may slowly return to a position of financial responsibility. From today’s article in … Continue reading →

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What’s going on at Hillsdale College?

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Eric Amzalag

I’ve been at Hillsdale College in Hillsdale County, Michigan for two days now.  Between my twin brother Adam and I, we bring the median age of the group down to, oh, about 60. Yet despite this, it has been an … Continue reading →

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