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Tag: progressives

Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics

July 12, 2021 Brian Phillips General, Housing

In the twelve years that I have owned rental property, I have evicted eight tenants. All eight—100 percent—of those I

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The Democrats vs. Santa

February 20, 2020 Brian Phillips General

I will admit that I quit believing in Santa Claus many years ago. But the Democrat candidates apparently still believe.

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The Hypocrisy of the “Pro-choice” Left

February 13, 2020 Brian Phillips General

“Progressives” who support a woman’s freedom to choose abortion to end an unwanted pregnancy often call themselves “pro-choice.” However, as

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Preventing the Californiazation of Texas, Part 1

January 30, 2020 Brian Phillips Business Regulations, General

For years, Californians have been fleeing the high taxes, outrageous housing costs, stifling business regulations, and general political climate of

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Property Rights in America Today

January 23, 2020 Brian Phillips Property

While individuals from across the political spectrum generally pay lip service to individual rights, property rights suffer from widespread hostility.

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Cronyism: An Introduction

January 7, 2020 Brian Phillips General

In recent years, individuals from across the political spectrum have condemned cronyism. Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, once remarked

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“Green” Energy Initiatives are Regressive

July 30, 2019 Brian Phillips Environmentalism

The Texas Public Policy Foundation has an excellent article on “green” energy initiatives in Texas. Such initiatives have been pursued

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The Freedom to Choose

March 19, 2019 Brian Phillips General

Both “progressives” and conservatives speak about the freedom to choose. Yet, they do so very selectively. They adamantly support an

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