Monthly Archives: February 2012

Can the Federal Government Refinance the Public Debt?

In browsing my Personal WaPo, I came across Ed Roger’s anti-debt rant. I call it a rant because rather than reasoned arguments, he tries to throw big numbers at you ($341,288!) and hope you’re sufficiently outraged. It occurs to me … Continue reading

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What’s your definition of “taxable”?

The New York Times has a head-turning story about a James Ross, whose “taxable income” rate is 102%. Before you take too much pity on Mr. Ross, I invite you to soak in these sentences: That doesn’t mean Mr. Ross … Continue reading

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