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Congressman Charlie Rangel evades taxes, while trying to steal 50% of your expat assets

September 17, 2008 · Filed Under Politics · Comments 
"Hypocrisy is defined as the act of professing beliefs, feelings, or virtues that one does not really possess. In other words, it’s a fraud - especially when a certain person’s actions secretly contradict what he’s been preaching. But I can think of a better definition of hypocrisy." — Bob Bauman Blogger’s note: American history is [...]

Republicans vs. Democrats: Who spends more?

September 15, 2008 · Filed Under Politics · Comments 
"Republicans like to call themselves the party of fiscal discipline. But if you dig into the numbers, you might find some surprises." — Charles Delvalle by Charles Delvalle Baltimore — (TFN): Republicans like to call themselves the party of fiscal discipline. But if you dig into the numbers, you might find some surprises. Since 1938, [...]

Congress Kills Your Investments

July 18, 2008 · Filed Under Politics · Comments 
“No man’s life, liberty, or property [or the stock market] are safe when the legislature is in session.” — Judge Gideon Tucker, 1866 New York Circuit Court Blogger’s note: Mark Skousen has some interesting news for investors:  Did you know the congressional schedule can have a big effect on your stocks? Before your skepticism gets the [...]

Election 08: Who is better for investors?

May 6, 2008 · Filed Under Politics · Comments 
“Whomever wins the Democratic nomination is pretty likely to be our next President. So, as investors - whether Democrat or Republican - which of the two candidates should we be rooting for?” — Martin Hutchinson by Martin Hutchinson Baltimore — (TFN): With contests in both Indiana and North Carolina, today (Tuesday) probably marks the last of [...]

Terror-Free Investing: A war we can win

May 1, 2008 · Filed Under Politics · Comments 
“Recently, the FTSE released a list of 239 publicly traded companies with ties to one of four countries that knowingly support terror-related activity.  Any company with business in Iran, North Korea, Syria, and Sudan went on the list.” - Andrew Snyder By Andrew Snyder Baltimore (TFN)- One of the key words in this presidential election campaign is “divisive.”  [...]

Free Trade: Don’t let them win

March 4, 2008 · Filed Under US Stocks and Markets · Comments 
"If we want an economy that continues to expand and make rational, predictable moves, we must ensure that our markets are open, free and void of political manipulation. " – Andrew Snyder  By Andrew Snyder  Baltimore (TFN) – If you think the American economic future looks bleak right now, you will not believe what next year may hold in [...]