Moving Toward The Political Equator

April 10, 2013

The cure for ideological polarization is a system that drives leaders toward the political equator. Our system is working just fine.

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Paying For Parents’ Care? Kids Gave At The Office

January 11, 2013

Old-fashioned laws make kids responsible for parents’ support, but the younger generation already pays via government programs.

The World’s Soundest Ponzi Scheme

October 5, 2012

The president is confident that, with the right tweaks, Social Security can be the world’s most structurally sound Ponzi scheme.

Can Corporate Dividends Provide Retirement Security?

March 26, 2012

Businesses generate income, which retirees need. What if more stocks paid dividends and more retirees owned stocks?

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What We Don’t Know About America’s Most Famous Secretary

January 31, 2012

Warren Buffett wants critics to focus on facts about his secretary, but facts are not forthcoming. Are her taxes typically middle class?

Republicans Limp Out Of The Gate

January 4, 2012

Republicans started the 2012 presidential race by shooting themselves in the foot. Adopting bad arguments as party orthodoxy won’t win.

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Do Black Friday Shoppers Have FICA On Their Minds?

November 25, 2011

Did this year’s Social Security tax cut produce enough bang for its $110 billion bucks to justify an extension? Get ready for another fight.

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The President’s Plan Of Inaction

September 20, 2011

The president does not actually plan to raise taxes on the wealthy, which he could do with ease. He merely plans to talk about it.

On Social Security, A Nixon-To-China Moment

September 12, 2011

Obama has his “Nixon to China” moment, taking the Social Security debate to a place George W. Bush only dreamed of going.

Treasury Downgrade: A Shock But No Surprise

August 8, 2011

S&P’s downgrade of Treasury debt was a shock but not a surprise. The move may be a step toward fixing Washington’s finances.

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