Jane Chastain : Politically Direct

Would you get in the car and drive down the street blindfolded? Would you ski down a hill with your eyes closed? Would you set off on a journey without knowing where your destination was located? Would you begin building a house without estimating the cost? Would you send your son or daughter off to the mall with a blank check?

That would be crazy.

This week, the president gave us his budget for the nation and few Americans plan to read it.

This is equally crazy. Read the rest of this entry »

Kids are the stars of the holidays. We love buying them toys, games and the latest technological marvels.

During the holidays, our generosity to our children knows no bounds. But when the lights and tinsel are packed away, we allow their little pockets to be picked or we pick them ourselves.

“How can this be? I would never do such a thing!” you say.

Oh, no? You demand (or accept without protest) that the government provide more and more goodies out of a depleted public treasury.

Every government service or perk you demand runs up the debt on a credit card our children and grandchildren will be required to pay. Read the rest of this entry »