Monthly Archives: May 2011

Ouch. This American Life Throws Up It’s Hands- Can’t Find Keynes Anywhere

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Jon Greenbaum

This weekend This American Life ran a story from the Planet Money team exploding the economic development myths about job creation. Yes, the tax subsidy crew in the US is busy handing out tax breaks to their cronies who don’t … Continue reading →

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Pants on Fire Department: Corwin pretends to be rags to riches

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Jon Greenbaum

Jane Corwin’s recent ad campaign touts her small business experience and paints her as somebody that rose up through the ranks. The ad states that she “started at the bottom, delivering phone books after school… But Jane Corwin worked her … Continue reading →

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With Democrats Like This Who Needs the Tea Party

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Jon Greenbaum

With Governor Cuomo and Bob Duffy in the midst of their sales pitch tour its a good time to assess what they are selling. It’s great to see them embracing equal marriage for same-sex couples but one has to wonder … Continue reading →

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Yglesias should do the math on drugs sales in residential neighborhoods

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Jon Greenbaum

Before engaging Michael Gerson’s idiotic views on drug legalization Matt writes, “but it seems to me that the costs of full heroin legalization would far exceed the benefits.” To be fair Matt also writes “I suppose you could talk me … Continue reading →

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