economic freedom

While waiting to pass a car emissions test the other day, I began to question the wisdom of not having a state income tax. As a child of libertarians, I have always equated low taxes with a certain kind of economic freedom. Low taxes mean more money in your pocket to follow Ivy League dreams, invest in new technology or spend on liquor and Vegas showgirls.

The Club for Growth released their Congressional scorecard for 2007 today.  From the Club for Growth, here are the rankings for our Tennessee members.  And note that Congressman Marsha Blackburn is one of the top ranking members in all of Congress.  She wins a coveted award from the organization. Congratulations, Congressman Blackburn!

From the National Journal:

Congressman John Tanner, who represents TN’s 8th District, today announced his endorsement of Hillary Clinton.

 

Mark Halperin reports the 8th District Congressman will commit his superdelegate vote to

From an email I received today….

On the heels of a strong victory in Pennsylvania, Congressman John Tanner today announced his endorsement of Hillary Clinton for President. Tanner represents Tennessee’s 8th Congressional District.

The Tennessee State Senate Commerce Committee rightly dismissed a bill by a 9-2 vote that would have mandated pay for time taken off by employees working for businesses that employed twenty-five or more workers.

From Notr at Rofasix is a link to a short political group quiz. According to Notr most people are surprised by the outcome but my outcome was what I expected……Conservative.

Your PERSONAL issues Score is 40%.Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 80%.
CONSERVATIVES tend to favor economic freedom, but frequently support laws to restrict personal behavior [...]

The cynicism of publications like the New Yorker toward free markets and free enterprise never ceases to amaze me.

A comparative study of 59 countries finds that "the nations with the highest rates of gun ownerhsip tend to have greater political and civil freedom, greater economic freedom and prosperity, and much less corruption than other nations."

Now do you understand why liberals hate guns?

Regardless of your opinions of this current government policy or that, are we freer as a people than we were ninety-six years ago?

It is my opinion, however, that notwithstanding recent abuses of the justice system, Americans have more freedom now than they’ve ever had. And I’m not just talking about freedom from government oppression. I’m also talking about economic freedom, and personal freedom.