The Federal Government owns more than 77,000 buildings which are currently not being used. Some of them have even been condemned. These properties should be sold at auction or simply bulldozed if they are unsuitable for sale. Basic upkeep on these buildings is costing US taxpayers.
Annual Savings to the US Taxpayer: $1.5 Billion
On November 9th, 2014 the world celebrated the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. The event not only led to the liberation of millions of people and the fall of the Soviet Union, but it effectively ended a near 50 year old cold war nuclear standoff between the USSR and the United…
Photo by Chris and Jenni It has become commonplace to hear complaints about the United States Postal Service; specifically concerning their slow delivery, high prices, poor service, and lost or misdelivered mail. Economists frequently tell us about the inherent problems with any service controlled by a monopoly. How many of us are aware that the…
With the advent of social media, the sharing of opinions across a broad spectrum has never been so easy. Of course, what many of those who opine fail to recognize is that debate from opposing views will naturally follow. Debate is a valuable tool in civil discourse. Argument is not. Argument is simply disagreement voiced,…
Midterm elections are fast approaching. Here’s what makes midterms unique and what you can expect to see as November nears. 1. Low Turnout Voter turnout during non-presidential election years is traditionally low. The presidential election usually brings out between 55-65% of registered voters. Midterms, however, generally see only 40% of registered voters. This is not…
Step right up and see the wonder that is Big Government! It’s strong, it’s flexible, and it is not limited by any checks or balances! It is your one solution for all your problems both big and small –tiny or tall. Big government is what you need to fix all your worries and concerns, from…
Bailout? More like throwing money into sinking ships Repayments from institutions which received federal funds during the bailouts of 2008 and 2009 have lessened the total of the programs cost to taxpayers. In total the federal government injected cash into more than 700 institutions. While proponents of central planning point to the repayments as success, it’s…