Why Government

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Simon

“The government’s role in society should be to educate the public and warn us about dangers not outlaw them. We don’t want or need government in loco parentis. We aren’t children and the f... Read More

Corporate Greed

Posted on September 4, 2024August 29, 2024 by Simon

“The market is not fair to everyone in the short run but central planning is not fair to anyone in the long run.”... Read More

Now You Tell Us

Posted on August 11, 2023July 28, 2023 by Simon

“Not to be Loose Shunted.”... Read More

Caution

Posted on December 7, 2022November 13, 2022 by Simon

“Government, like fire, is a dangerous servant.” George Washington... Read More

Concerned

Posted on June 23, 2021June 23, 2021 by Simon

Kyle Canyon Water Conditions “Concerned”... Read More

My Kind of Place

Posted on June 9, 2021May 21, 2021 by Simon

The sign says “No Kardashians Allowed” I like the place. Is this Structural Racism?... Read More

Compassion

Posted on December 30, 2020December 15, 2020 by Simon

“We also need what no government can provide, the power of compassion and prayer and love.” George W Bush From a speech to the NAACP in July 2000... Read More

Purpose

Posted on December 23, 2020December 15, 2020 by Simon

“Government can spend money, but it cannot put hope in someone’s heart or a sense of purpose in someone’s life.” George W Bush From a speech to the NAACP in July 2000... Read More

The Purpose of Business

Posted on December 19, 2020December 15, 2020 by Simon

“There is one and only one social responsibility of business–to use its resources and engage in activities designed to increase its profits so long as it stays within the rules of the game, wh... Read More

Tax Thursday Two

Posted on November 19, 2020November 10, 2020 by Simon

There are nine million families in the United States with second homes. How about an excise tax on all of them. Starting at $100 on a cabin in the woods of Wisconsin to $10,000 on a big second home in... Read More

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Simon Burrow

Quirky thoughts from an old man.

Category: Nanny State