Daily Archives: April 29, 2008

What Happens When The Breadbasket Runs Dry?

Posted on April 29, 2008 by Gaius

The Washington Post reports on a disturbing trend. America's farmers are significantly reducing the amount of wheat they are planting and turning to more lucrative crops (yes, we seem to be on a farm trend this evening). "Wheat was king … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy | 3 Comments

Suffering Farmers

Posted on April 29, 2008 by Gaius

Crop prices are skyrocketing, globally and for American farmers. So what's the big debate in Washington today? How much Federal money needs to go to subsidize multi-million dollar earning farmers. WASHINGTON – House and Senate negotiators late Tuesday scrambled to … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, Taxes | 1 Comment

Bad Show, Al

Posted on April 29, 2008 by Gaius

It seems that Al Franken has been avoiding paying state taxes for a number of years. Not one state, mind you. In fact a total of 17 states would like Mr. Franken to cough up some $70,000 he owes them. … Continue reading →

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Splitsville

Posted on April 29, 2008 by Gaius

Barack Obama officially jettisoned Jeremiah Wright today calling Wright's remarks – in recent days, at least – "divisive and destructive." "The person that I saw yesterday was not the person that I met 20 years ago," he said. "His comments … Continue reading →

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On The Wrong Side

Posted on April 29, 2008 by Gaius

John Fund points out that Barack Obama is on the wrong side of voter identification laws – as yesterday's Supreme Court decision to uphold Indiana's voter ID law shows. In ruling on the constitutionality of Indiana's voter ID law – … Continue reading →

Posted in Legal, Politics | 1 Comment