Mid-Week Links

Nancy Pelosi open to a “second stimulus package.”
Young-earth creationists (Folks who believe the world is 6,000 years old, man domesticated dinosaurs, etc…) take a field trip to the Smithsonian.
Research shows that people who drink moderately live longer than those who don’t
Well, shucks. Roger Clemens tests positive to performance enhancing drugs
A DC Metro line to [...]

Snuggies I Can Believe In

HT Jon Henke

A Different View

What’s the true cause of all these financial problems? These guys offer a different view from what you might be reading and hearing.

HT Fr33Agents

Yes We Do

Little, porky amendments? Uhhh…Since when is spending billions of dollars “little and porky”? We tread a dangerous path.

Another Day at the Office

Our video production guys at Cato put together an awesome video on the stimulus. In case you haven’t seen, we also ran a full page ad in all major newspapers showing that hundreds of economists  oppose the bailout.
Anyway, here’s what I’ve focused my day on today:

If You’re Reading This on Friday…

…That means I’m in Cancun.
And you’re not.

And I swear, if one person mentions the word “stimulus” so help me…Ah who am I kidding? I’ll probably bring it up with everyone I see. Besides, after living in Washington, I’ve got nothing else to talk about.
‘Nother Margarita por favor?

Will it Pass?

I’m starting to doubt it. Americans don’t support it. The GOP is lock step. Could it be?
From The Wall Street Journal:
The so-called stimulus bill may not do much for the economy, but it’s certainly stimulating a lot of laughter, as its supporters are reduced to arguing essentially that it would be irresponsible not to waste [...]

Starting a Campaign? Give New Media the Scoop

This is my first post at K Street Cafe, a site that offers tips on new media strategies for advocacy groups.
Last week, The Cato Institute placed a full page ad in many major newspapers with a statement that showed there is not full agreement among economists about Obama’s stimulus plan.
But long before the ink was [...]

Stimulus Passes in the House

Here we go, the first battle of the Obama era. Although the stimulus bill passed in the House tonight, GOP folks are already celebrating a small victory…the joy of knowing that they can all agree on something. The House GOP unanimously voted against the bill, in a stand of unity that has been unseen for [...]

The Economics Professor You Wish You Had

Bombarded by bailout talk? Here’s some ammunition to fight back, from Dan Mitchell.

For some background, here’s a quick lesson on Keynesian economics