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From my blog: It is my belief that a free market and limited government is the most superior form of governance achievable by man. Here to make that case is a new report by the Pacific Research Institute describing "in easy-to-understand language the benefits of more economic freedom and the costs of imposing more restrictions on free enterprise and consumer choice." The report can be found here in .pdf format. The January 7th, 2009 press release: San Francisco – The Pacific Research Institute (PRI), a free-market think tank based in California, today released The Sizzle of Economic Freedom: How Economic Freedom Helps You and Why You Should Demand More, a report that highlights the best scholarly studies measuring the benefits of economic freedom. In producing the study, the authors chose the most recent and academically rigorous peer-reviewed studies in top academic journals. “The price of limiting economic freedom is real, but not always apparent or easily understood by citizens and voters, or especially by lawmakers,” said Lawrence J. McQuillan, Ph.D., co-author of the report and director of Business and Economic Studies at PRI. “Our report is particularly timely -- in recent months, the U.S. government has undergone a massive expansion not seen in the last 30 years. More than ever, it’s important to remind workers, taxpayers, voters, business leaders, and politicians of the importance of economic freedom to our nation’s growth and prosperity and the dangers and folly of continuing down the road to ever-larger government.” The benefits of greater economic liberty include: * Higher personal income * Less unemployment * Faster economic growth * More macroeconomic stability * Greater capital investment and productivity * More business start-ups * More entrepreneurship and innovation * A better-educated workforce * Less poverty and inequality * Better health * Greater population inflows * A cleaner environment * A better quality of life * More democracy and peace “The benefits of greater economic freedom are sweeping and substantial for individuals and societies. In the future, while many Americans might still vote for restrictions on economic freedom, this study will help them to cast educated votes,” said Dr. McQuillan.

Don't worry, whatever happens you will feel peace. At least I do with my Cowboys down and out.

For those interested, I wrote a blog piece on this very subject. And here's an excerpt from another post that lead me to write the second one:

It's been a year, I wonder what he's done about the situation.

I can't find from where, but I think Nibley was the first to hit on this.

Ahh, that I have. And I have come to the conclusion that man-made global warming is a myth.

I'm not sure what you mean by "fearmongering". Can you explain?

I'm not really sure how a President "leads". It would probably be more accurate to say "He has wanted to rule, and now he's got his chance." LOL.

I didn't say businessmen. Most businessmen are small business. I said Big Business. :)

Big Business and Big Government have always been in bed together...

Being a politician cheapens him far more than our talk about his race will...

Agreed .

Isn't that like saying "it's logically absurd to think that everyone should eat healthy"?

That and there's no legacy of American slavery among his ancestors...

But his black part is blacker than your average black American, being a few hundred years removed from Africa. So...

It's probably safer to take the opposite approach when it comes to politicians (read: the wielders of state power).

Something tells me that Christ's message when he comes again will be darn close to "I told you so" .

Faith in Christ Repentance Baptism Gift of the Holy Ghost

It's important to remember, the no matter how bad Obama may do in office, even if he screws up the country worse than Bush (possible?), he will be judged favorably.

If his preference is for LDS girls, then he is clearly discriminating against non-LDS girls. Discrimination is simply the act of choice.

It's good to see the official number growing. Just last year, only 400 would put there name down. As that number grows, more and more scientists are feeling more comfortable with "coming out", it seems. This is good news for all those searching for truth. As far as agendas, the reason I ask is because it's pretty obvious whose agenda gets the most media coverage, LOL. And, believe it or not, we will never run out of natural resources.

I'm sorry to hear that they are discriminating against you. Would you consider dating/marrying a girl that is not LDS? If not, then you are engaged in discrimination as well. My point is that discrimination is a part of life and everyone does it, everyday. Perhaps you could focus on improving other parts of your "resume". After all, it could just be an excuse you're hearing because of shortcomings in other areas.

What would be the agendas of both sides? Could you summarize?

I just posted on my blog a link to a new U.S. government report on global warming: Increased Scientific Dissent Increased Scientific Dissent II Discuss.