Monthly Archives: March 2010

Apologists for repressive regimes

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Jorge Costales

In the thankless world of apologists for repressive regimes, the cradle to grave dedication of the New York Times to the Castro [Barabbas?] dictatorship is something to read [Behold the Apologists?]. Gray Lady meet Pontius Pilate, the most egregious example … Continue reading →

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Marching For Freedom In Cuba On SW 8th Street

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Jorge Costales

Update Mar 27: Click to see the fair Washington Post article about the march. Practically every person of Cuban descent fortunate enough to be living in the United States hopes and fears the following about the latest turmoil in Cuba: … Continue reading →

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CBO Numbers Outsourced: Imagine The Potential

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Jorge Costales

Congressional Democrats success at selling numbers produced by the Congressional Budget Office [CBO] which are based on assumptions which no one believes got me to thinking. Perhaps we can outsource the CBO to other organizations which could benefit from such … Continue reading →

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If Uncle George Had Ovaries, She’d Be Aunt Megan

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Jorge Costales

That’s George Will and Megan McArdle. While not a conservative, she is Will-like in her logic and arguments. Some recent examples: Ms McArdle on the Democrat’s abortion of a health care bill: What I hope is that the Democrats take … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Gradual Revolution

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Jorge Costales
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How Expensive Will The Nanny State Become?

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Jorge Costales

One of the best blogging academic economists — Greg Mankiw — gives his perspective on the federal health care takeover: In the end, while I understood the arguments in favor of the bill, I could not support it. In part, … Continue reading →

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Realpolitik or Rationalizing a Lack of Nerve?

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Jorge Costales

The WSJ’s Mary Anastasia O’Grady highlights the moral cowardice of Latin American leaders. Mexican President Felipe Calderón wore a broad smile as he warmly greeted Cuba’s Raúl Castro at the Rio Group summit on the posh Mexican Riviera last week. … Continue reading →

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