I am tired of the constant demonizing of people via political labels. Mark Skousen constantdemonizelabel Change image and share on social
The fundamental flaw in Social Security and Medicare is that they violate the 'welfare principle' in economics. The welfare principle forms the fundamental basis of all charitable work in churches and other private organizations: assist those who need help, and equally important, don't assist individuals who can take care of themselves. Mark Skousen assistbasiscare share on social
I find it ironic how New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg is so focused on such small issues as drink sizes, while ignoring the massive infrastructure challenges in New York - lousy roads, third-world airports, traffic jams, etc. Mark Skousen airportbloombergchallenge share on social
Life is full of joys and sorrows, much of it our own making. Sadly, the West has voted time and time again for bigger government, more inflation, higher taxes and excessive regulation - all policies that have kept us from Adam Smith's vision of an opulent society. Mark Skousen adambigexcessive share on social
If you are wealthy enough, use part or all of your Social Security proceeds to invest in a favorite cause or two. Invest 10 percent or 100 percent of your monthly Social Security check in your favorite charity, foundation, think tank, church or synagogue, or other good cause. Mark Skousen charitycheckchurch share on social
For those of us in the financial world, Black Friday has a strong negative connotation, referring to a stock market catastrophe. Mark Skousen blackcatastropheconnotation Change image and share on social
Since the 1970s, I've been a big fan of attending conferences as a great way to learn, network, socialize and enjoy a new environment. It's always refreshing to get out and see a whole new world. Mark Skousen 1970sattendbig Change image and share on social
Negative books can be bestsellers, but seldom classics. Mark Skousen bestsellerbookclassic Change image and share on social
Millions of Americans were duped by the federal government and the Federal Reserve into buying homes they could not afford and failed to count the cost. When the financial crisis of 2008 hit, they could not keep up the monthly mortgage payments and defaulted. Mark Skousen affordamericanbuy share on social
We shall never change our political leaders until we change the people who elect them. Mark Skousen changeelectleader Change image and share on social