“People are greedy and corruptible, so we need a government made up of people to regulate people.” An argument which uses an asserted opinion as supportive evidence for that very opinion. “People don’t have enough money, government needs to tax people more to create more opportunity.” The additional taxation would leave people with less money, thus creating a circle of logic.
9. The US government has provided billions in aid and military training to the Mexican government to combat the cartels. But it appears that legal weed in Colorado and Washington may actually do more to hurt the cartels’ bottom line. Massive drops in wholesale prices due to legal weed have led Mexican farmers to stop…
Take a look at almost any prepackaged food product you buy at the store. You will be surprised how many products contain High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS), a sweetener derived from corn sugar. HFCS is not better tasting than sugar, nor is it healthier, as studies have shown a link between HFCS and increased rates…
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…
Photo by WyomingGeezer 6. Peddling Influence Whenever government is brought into any aspect of the economy, so comes politics. The politicization of markets leads to partisan corporate alliances. The problem isn’t really that corporations are seeking to promote their own self-interests, it’s that government has too much influence to peddle in the first place. If…
Photo by Beverly & Pack Congressmen also have access to free internet, which allows them to network, build websites to promote themselves and their ideas, and access to information on bills, background information, and biographical data in a manner not afforded to challengers. When CompuServe tried to level the field by offering free sites to…
Eleanor Roosevelt was probably the most influential American woman of the 20th century.