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October 14, 2008
Logic might suggest that during economic hardship, charity would be one of the first casualties. But according to National Public Radio (NPR) that isn’t necessarily the case.
NPR’s Oct. 13 “News…
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October 14, 2008
A slowdown in the growth of the size of government is a good thing – except for those who look upon government as the only solution to societal woes.
That was the perspective of ABC’s Oct. 13 “…
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October 14, 2008
The liberal news media has subjected Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin to intense scrutiny concerning her overall pro-life view on abortion, among other issues. On the other hand, they have been all but silent on Barack Obama's…
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October 13, 2008
The media have decided the economic distress helps Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama, Ill.
Former ‘Nightly News’ and current “Meet the Press’ anchor Tom Brokaw reinforced this…
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October 13, 2008
Government ownership of banks – it’s enough to make free-market capitalists cringe.
However, CNBC “Mad Money” host Jim Cramer didn’t think “socialization” of banks was necessarily a bad thing.…
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October 13, 2008
For anyone wary of government intervention in markets, CNN stoked your worries on Oct. 11. "Your $$$$$" co-host Christine Romans called attention to the anxiety many people feel about the government's reaction…
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October 13, 2008
American consumption is the root of the decline in U.S. power, according to billionaire George Soros.
Soros was answering questions during a news conference at the World Bank and International…
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October 10, 2008
Reports of capitalism’s death have been greatly exaggerated by the news media.
Take the Washington Post’s front-page “analysis” on Oct. 10 that warned the financial crisis “is claiming another casualty: American-style capitalism.” The…
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October 9, 2008
Drastic times call for drastic measures and some of those measures were mentioned on CNBC immediately after the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) took a late session nose-dive to finish down 679 points, or roughly 7 percent.
CNBC ‘…
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October 9, 2008
Capitalism works when parties make responsible business decisions. Just look at the First National Bank of Orwell in Orwell, Vt.
“CBS Evening News” showcased fifth generation bank president…