Author Archives: Jim

Are Government Regulations Inherently Illegitimate?

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Jim

In the TOS blog, Michael A. LaFerrera has a post titled, “Where does Valid Law End and Regulation Begin?”  It is a relevant question with an easy answer, but the post’s analysis totally misses the mark in my opinion. The … Continue reading →

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Raise Medicare Payroll Taxes on Employees

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Jim

With negotiations continuing in Congress related to the fiscal crisis that Congress has caused, I want to add an alternative to the debate.  I say that we should substantially increase employee payroll tax rates designated to Medicare. Let’s put this … Continue reading →

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Today is Reason’s Harvest, not Black Friday

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Jim

If you follow Selfish Citizenship on Facebook and Twitter, then you received an advance reminder that today is Reason’s Harvest, the day after the American Thanksgiving – a.k.a. Black Friday.  I had a great one; what about you? What is … Continue reading →

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Top 4 Lessons from Election Day 2012

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Jim

What does yesterday’s election mean?  SNAFU – situation normal all fucked up. Let’s look at the federal results: (1) incumbent President re-elected, (2) no net change to party strength in the Senate, and (3) Republican majority retained in the House.  … Continue reading →

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My Top 3 Selfish Reasons for My Voting Romney

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Jim

On Election Day, I will be voting for Romney; while I would like you to do so as well, most importantly, I want you to vote selfishly, which candidate will be more beneficial to your life, in its full scope. … Continue reading →

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