In discussions with people about the pros and cons of welfare and other social programs, my biggest argument against such programs is the rampant fraud. Today, U.S. News reports that the IRS uncovered $27 million in fraudulent claims from the federal “home buyer tax credit,” including a four… Read More ›
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Today’s Crooked Politician Spotlight: Antonio Villaraigosa, Mayor of Los Angeles
Why are politicians predictably liars and crooks? And they will lie, right to your face, knowing that you know they are lying. Tony V. didn’t speak Spanish so he had to learn it so he could talk to his voters…. Read More ›
Privatize Unemployment Insurance
There is a raft of insurance out there for homeowners, pets, renters, travelers, and victims of floods, fires, theft, terrorism or earthquakes. There’s even insurance if you lose your cellphone or your microwave breaks. There is errors and omissions insurance,… Read More ›
Unemployment Insurance: The Ugly Truth and The Ugly Abuse
The Ugly Truth Let’s put the myth to rest…you do not pay anything into unemployment insurance in California. Your employer is the only one taxed for unemployment insurance. Now wait a minute, before you all go whipping out your pay… Read More ›