The Outstater
We’ve Lost the Founders’ Mindset SOME OF US have spent decades studying the legislative mind. Most of us have worked through our cynical phase where we assumed it was all selfishness and venal ambition. There are many Indiana legislators sincerely trying to advance measures that they consider important for all of our well-being. It’s just that they aren’t trying Read the full article…
Gaski: The Dems’ Affinity for Illegals
by John F. Gaski, Ph.D. The media and American people don’t seem to get it. A few talking heads have verged on elucidating what is happening, but the true gestalt has yet to be adequately processed in the general media. Namely, why must today’s liberal Democrats resort to such fanatical measures, in government and in Read the full article…
Franke Book Review: A History of Money
by Mark Franke We think of money these days as anything but tangible. Venmo accounts, credit and debit cards, ACH transfers—we don’t really touch “real” money anymore. And so we can’t appreciate its importance in the development of civilization and our comfortable standard of living. “The History of Money: A Story of Humanity” (Henry Holt Read the full article…
The Outstater
Reality Check: NFL Economics BACK WHEN INDIANAPOLIS was selling its grandchildren to bring the Colts to town, an economist friend estimated that the contribution to the local economy would be equivalent to only three Walmarts. He was way off. When spread over 365 days, the daily economic “foot traffic” impact of an NFL stadium falls between that Read the full article…
The Outstater
History Matters, Ms. Ocasio-Cortez IT IS EASY to make fun of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) and her flubs. It is clear she doesn’t understand the dynamics that created America or her own heritage. But she is not alone. It would be surprising if there are 20 Indiana legislators who would fare better. Surveys of how little this generation understands of Western Civilization are so discouraging that Read the full article…
Franke: Daylight Saving Folly
by Mark Frank “Time is the only scarce commodity.” I heard this on a Viking commercial from company chairman Torstein Hagen. His point, I assume, is don’t put off things you have always wanted to do. Since Viking’s clientele is largely aging retirees, his advice is certainly well given. The problem with time is that it Read the full article…
