Daily Archives: October 3, 2025

Lying in Their Own Bed

Democrats Shut Down the Government Over Obamacare Subsidies They Created The Democrats' Own Creation As the clock ticked past midnight on October 1, 2025, marking the beginning of a government shutdown, the political theater in Washington, D.C., has reached a fever pitch. At the center of this drama are the Obamacare subsidies, a policy tool Democrats championed and expanded during their time in power. Yet, here we are in October 2025, with Democrats holding the government hostage over these very subsidies, which they set to expire at the end of the year. This situation is not just a case of political…

Continue ReadingLying in Their Own Bed

A Better Option Than Rebate Checks

A Case for Capital Gains Tax Relief Over Tariff Rebate Checks: Igniting Sustained Economic Growth In the wake of President Donald Trump’s bold tariff agenda, generating over $214.9 billion in 2025 alone, the United States stands at a pivotal economic crossroads. Two competing proposals have emerged to harness this tariff windfall: Trump’s $1,000-$2,000 rebate checks for American households, funded by tariff revenues, and a capital gains tax cut, as advocated in my columns "Friday Forecasting" and "It's Time to Cut the Capital Gains Tax", featuring tiered rates for U.S. stocks and a flat rate for foreign gains, as outlined in the…

Continue ReadingA Better Option Than Rebate Checks