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The Cocaine Monkeys of Defense Spending

Seen This Movie

They talk nice about cuts, but Republicans won’t say no to the Pentagon, and in the end, they’ll cut a deal that ups domestic spending too.

Veronique de Rugy | Published Apr 08, 2015

The Real Corporate Shills: Democrats

Hypocrites

Yes, the GOP is the party of big business overall. But on the Export-Import Bank, the Democrats are the real lickspittles.

Veronique de Rugy | Published Mar 15, 2015

One Cheer for Obama's Budget!

BROKEN CLOCK

One in three workers are subject to occupational licensing laws that destroy economic mobility. Thankfully, the president would like to change that.

Veronique de Rugy | Published Feb 07, 2015

Making Free Trade Sexy

OPEN UP

The president’s lukewarm embrace of truly unfettered international trade leaves a lot to be desired.

Veronique de Rugy | Published Jan 25, 2015

What We Need Is a Seinfeld Congress

Small Blessings

The GOP Congress can make three small but meaningful improvements to our national life, and all it has to do is what it does best: nothing.

Veronique de Rugy | Published Jan 11, 2015

Merry Christmas, Defense Contractors!

PORK

Congress’ abomination of a defense spending bill is all about pleasing weapons manufacturers and diverting funds to useless projects.

Veronique de Rugy | Published Dec 22, 2014

Why America Needs More Immigrants

LET THEM IN

Don’t let the nativists fool you: America is wealthier and better off when low-skill immigrants arrive en masse.

Veronique de Rugy | Published Dec 07, 2014

How a GOP Senate Can Help the Poor

HOPE & CHANGE

Right now, the Republicans are riding high due. But if they want to stay in power and help Americans in the process, they need to change their priorities.

Veronique de Rugy | Published Nov 23, 2014

GOP Takeover? Dems Have Nothing to Fear

Hey, Big Spender

Hey, Democrats, trust me on this one: The all-talk, no-action Republicans aren’t going to challenge business as usual. They never really do.

Veronique de Rugy | Published Nov 01, 2014

Who's Regulating the Regulators?

Nanny State

As the Goldman Sachs tapes show, regulators almost always fail. In other cases, they cheat consumers out of choices. Leave it to the market.

Veronique de Rugy | Published Oct 16, 2014