A couple weeks ago, I criticized Mitt Romney in a column for being a "Big-Government Man." So Ann Coulter came on my show to tell me that I am wrong (the interview here.) "What you call ‘pandering' is called getting elected," said Coulter... continue reading »

As I discuss in my syndicated column this week, the Welfare State perpetuates poverty.

"There are no jobs!" That is what people told me outside a government "jobs center" in New York City.

To check this out, I sent four researchers around the area. They quickly found 40 job openings. Twenty-four were entry-level positions. One restaurant owner told me he would hire 12 people if workers would just apply... continue reading »

If you worry about global warming, you'll be happy to hear that U.S. CO2 emissions are now at their lowest level in 20 years.

What caused such a massive reduction? Not government, reports AP:

"it happened as a result of market forces rather than direct government action... the drop-off is due mainly to low-priced natural gas..."... continue reading »

Statists claim that government "invented" the internet. As President Obama told an audience, "The Internet didn't get invented on its own. Government research created the Internet so that all the companies could make money."... continue reading »

Last week, another subsidized company, Abound Solar, joined Solyndra in bankruptcy. Taxpayers lost $70 million.

Sterling Burnett, of the National Center for Policy Analysis, lists other companies you funded. 6 went bankrupt:

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After the Supremes approved Obamacare yesterday, the President gave a speech. I think it needs de-coding.

Obama: Today's decision was a victory for people all over this country...

De-coded: It's a victory for central planners, not "people". One thing I've learned in 42 years of reporting is that centrally planned bureaucracy kills innovation, increases costs, and undercuts personal liberty... continue reading »

As you probably know, Greece is broke because of generous social programs and overpaid government workers... continue reading »

A blog post in the Washington Post criticizes states like Michigan and Tennessee for supporting the spread of charter schools, because that diverts money from the government schools:continue reading »

That’s how much you’ll need to buy the Energy Department’s prize-winning light bulb.

Last year the government announced a $10 million prize "designed to spur lighting manufacturers to develop high-quality, high-efficiency solid-state lighting products to replace the common light bulb." The winner? A light bulb that costs $50 each... continue reading »

Our government prints lots of money. It's one way to cover deficit spending. Of course, that means that over time, dollars lose value.

What if I could print my own dollars to compete with government? Maybe they'd look like this:... continue reading »