Category Archives: Dan Mitchell

Dan Mitchell: Socialism Humor

“Building on columns from May and July, let’s enjoy five more reasons to laugh at socialism. Though we may want to cry after seeing this first bit of satire since Donald Trump has morphed into Bernie Sanders and is having … Continue reading

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Dan Mitchell: Socialism From Republicans Is Just as Bad as Socialism From Democrats

“When Zohran Mamdani won the Democratic nomination in the New York City Mayor’s race, many Republicans warned that his plan for government-run grocery stores was socialism. Since Mamdani wasn’t threatening (at least not yet) to shut down private supermarkets, his … Continue reading

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Dan Mitchell: Decentralize The Welfare State

“Excessive government spending is America’s top fiscal problem. To be more specific, poorly designed entitlement programs are leading to an ever-growing spending burden that ultimately will either lead to massive tax increases or a debt crisis. To avoid either of … Continue reading

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Dan Mitchell: Libertarian Humor

“Even though I have an entire page dedicated to libertarian humor (pro and con), I only added two columns in the past year (here and here). I’ll try to do better in 2025, starting with this bit of stand-up humor. … Continue reading

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Dan Mitchell: Advice For DOGE: Fiscal Federalism

Source:Dan Mitchell is a Libertarian blogger and egghead. “Donald Trump was a big spender during his first term in office. Even if you don’t count the orgy of pandemic-related spending, he spent more and spent faster than Barack Obama. He … Continue reading

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Dan Mitchell: Paul Krugman is Right

Source:New York Times left-wing columnist Paul Krugman. “I like profits. But let me qualify that statement. I like profits that are the result of businesses providing goods and services that consumers value. Those profits are earned. By contrast, I don’t … Continue reading

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Dan Mitchell: “Notwithstanding My WSJ Quiz Results, I Am Not a Conservative’

Source:CATO Institute fellow Daniel J. Mitchell. “Some online quizzes and tests about policy and philosophy produce very accurate results. I’m a “hard-core libertarian” according to Professor Bryan Caplan’s 130-question quiz. I’m “not communist” on a test to determine Marxist sympathies. … Continue reading

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Dan Mitchell: ‘The Fiscal Case For Federalism’

Source:Dan Mitchell being interviewed about federalism.  “Fixing entitlement programs is the the most pressing fiscal need in Washington. In a discussion with the Club for Growth Foundation, I explain that we also need federalism – i.e., shifting programs to the … Continue reading

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Dan Mitchell: ‘Reckless & Irresponsible- President Trump: Is Making Big Government Even Bigger’

“A few months later, I concluded that the answer was no. Trump – like Bush and Nixon – was a big-government Republican. I wish that I was wrong. But if you look at the budget deal he approved last year, … Continue reading

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Dan Mitchell: ‘Augmenting The Collection of Alexandria O. Cortez Humor’

” “If Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez didn’t exist, I might have to invent her since she helps to make socialism such an easy target for mockery. Though I actually admire the fact that she doesn’t try to disguise her agenda. Like … Continue reading

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