Monthly Archives: March 2012
No More Oil Subsidies!
| March 9, 2012 | Posted by Matthew Anselmo under Barack Obama, Capitalism, Middle East |
I smile every time a pundit tries to link escalating gas prices to our president. Not because I am satisfied with the erroneous connection, but out of amused exasperation at the hypocrisy that continually plagues polarizing talking heads. Gas pricing is a function of market dynamics, meaning that it is driven by supply, demand, and speculation. Any action…
Prioritizing Immigration Reform
| March 7, 2012 | Posted by Matthew Anselmo under Immigration |
Last year I lived in Arizona for the polarizing discussion around SB1070, a law that requires immigrants to carry proper documentation at all times. The reaction from across the nation was mixed; the anti-illegal immigration crowd championed the legislation as a win for citizens, and the civil rights movement charged Arizona with racism. Although the true…
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