Article Archive for December 2011
Thomas Jefferson on Taxes
“[T]he laying of taxes is the power, and the general welfare the purpose for which the power is to be exercised. They are not to lay taxes ad libitum for any purpose they please; but only to pay the debts …
Sheep Theft on the Rise?
In a curious interview done by King World News, von Greyerz was found moving from the topic of gold prices to stealing sheep. Although at first glance a non sequitur when first read, the underlying thought is chilling. Are we really so far …
A Buyer’s Guide to Silver–How Much Should You Buy?
I have several friends who frequently ask me why I think silver is a good investment. They ask me mostly to tease me just a little. I think they believe I am just a touch off my rocker. There are several reasons to …
Where Did My Taxes Go?
Here is a great website that gives you a good idea of what your federal taxes go to pay for–check it out. Very interesting.
Beware the Black Swan
Several years ago, I had the chance to read a book by Nassim Taleb called Fooled by Randomness. This is a fantastic book that I highly recommend to anyone interested in statistics and how they relate to real life. He came out …
What’s Good for the Goose?
The following comment was made back in 2008 in Fargo, ND at a rally speech. You can find the actual recording on this YouTube video. I have typed it out for you below.
The problem is, is that, the way Bush …
