I finally read a proposal in the mainstream media for an immigration policy that is based, at least partly, on the American founding model. The solution was suggested by Jagdish Bhagwati and Francisco Rivera-Batiz in their recent Foreign Affairs article, "A Kinder, Gentler Immigration Policy." This is exciting, and this can work. The … [Read more...]
The Big Lie in America – Oliver DeMille
November 20, 2013 by 1 Comment
The Big Lie dominates Washington and much of our American culture. The lie, in a nutshell, argues that as government increases regulation, our society improves. This lie has lasted a long time, mainly because our society is divided between two versions of The Big Lie. The Democratic version contends that as the government increases regulation on … [Read more...]
It’s Time for Optimism & Leadership – Oliver DeMille
November 11, 2013 by 2 Comments
It's time for optimism in America. Right now. I'm convinced that the best era of America is still ahead. And it's time to start building it, even if Washington won't, and even if the politicians are going to bring us both ups and downs in the years ahead. When we turn on the news, we hear of debts ceilings, a $17 trillion national debt, … [Read more...]
The Only Two Ways to Fix Washington – Oliver DeMille
November 6, 2013 by 2 Comments
Washington is broken, and the problem is short-term thinking. In our current system, there is little or no incentive for our leaders to do what is right for the next generation -- if it in any way conflicts with immediate concerns. We know debt is bad, but in the short-term it's easier to keep spending. And we realize that deficits are a problem, … [Read more...]
Obamacare is a Disaster – Oliver DeMille
October 28, 2013 by 2 Comments
The stories are coming out all over the nation. For example, Ashley Dionne is a 26-year-old woman with 2 college degrees. The cost of her monthly insurance premium has risen from $75 previously to $319 under Obamacare. She wrote: "Liberals claimed this law would help the poor. I am the poor, the working poor, and I can’t afford to … [Read more...]
Why Washington Can’t Be Fixed, But America Can – Oliver DeMille
October 23, 2013 by 11 Comments
The problems in Washington D.C. aren't going to be fixed, because Washington is the problem. One fundamental way Washington operates is incompatible with freedom, prosperity, and common sense. Specifically, Washington today is caught in the rut of post bellum auxilium, and there is little chance of this changing any time soon. This phrase … [Read more...]
What Every Citizen Must Know About Government Finances – Oliver DeMille
October 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Good citizens know as much about freedom, government, economics and laws as their president, prime minister, justices, governors, senators and other officials. When a lot of the citizens are good citizens, freedom flourishes. When only a few are good citizens, freedom declines. This is an incontrovertible law of human history. It is always … [Read more...]
Ted Cruz and Mike Lee are Heroes by Oliver DeMille
October 12, 2013 by 1 Comment
At some point, America is going to have to face reality. We can’t keep increasing government spending, debt, and borrowing without eventually paying for it. But the problem is deep: When Americans are asked if they want to get rid of our $17 trillion debt and huge deficits, they say, “Yes.” When they are told that we need to cut any … [Read more...]
The Three Kinds of Nations – Oliver DeMille
October 9, 2013 by 11 Comments
There are two kinds of laws, one good and the other bad. The first kind includes only laws that protect inalienable rights. Such laws are necessary to maintain freedom in any society. This kind of law is called Fundamental Law. Societies without good Fundamental Law fail to grow and succeed, because the basic inalienable rights of the people … [Read more...]
What To Do About the Debt Ceiling – Oliver DeMille
October 8, 2013 by 4 Comments
We're hearing a lot on the news these days about America's debt ceiling and the danger of defaulting on our national debt. But the way this is being portrayed in the media is mostly a lie. No matter what Congress does on the debt ceiling, whether they raise it or not, we bring in 10 times as much in taxes every month as we need to keep … [Read more...]
