This was originally posted on Live Oaks on March 3, 2010. Comments have not been migrated. David Crossley, of Houston Tomorrow (HT), demonstrates what happens when one drops context in an attempt to promote a political agenda: Standard of living is basically about stuff and working hard to get it, while quality of life is…
This was originally posted on Live Oaks on March 1, 2010. Comments have not been migrated. During his public apology for marital infidelity, Tiger Woods blamed his actions on “selfishness”. I thought of nobody but myself, he declared. As I pointed out last week, his actions were anything but selfish. Interestingly, Tiger has been truly…
This was originally posted on Live Oaks on February 22, 2010. Comments have not been migrated. I have followed the career of Tiger Woods since he was in high school. I regarded him as a refreshing example of talent and character. Revelations of his marital “transgressions” was more than a surprise–it felt like a good…
This was originally posted on Live Oaks on February 17, 2010. Comments have not been migrated. It is not uncommon for the enemies of capitalism to throw out a flurry of “facts” that demonstrate the alleged shortcomings of the free market. Taken out of context, these claims might appear to be true. For example, it…
This was originally posted on Live Oaks on February 13, 2010. Comments have not been migrated. Consider the following: Driving down a road with no posted speed limit, another motorist races past you. A block away you are pulled over and cited for speeding. You ask the speed limit, and the officer says, “Whatever I…
This was originally posted on Live Oaks on February 10, 2010. Comments have not been migrated. I earlier reported that the city is forcing Houstonians to use biodegradable bags for lawn clippings and leaves. Originally, this coercive measure was set to begin on January 1 of this year, but retailers did not have sufficient stock…
This was originally posted on Live Oaks on February 1, 2010. Comments have not been migrated. Last Friday’s post on Glenn Beck drew some defense of his position on the grounds of nullification. I didn’t specifically address nullification in that post, but my comments certainly had implications on the issue. Since the individual defending nullification…
This was originally posted on Live Oaks on January 29, 2010. Comments have not been migrated. Glenn Beck can be both illuminating and infuriating. As an example of the latter, he recently made a statement on his radio show that the states have a right to institute universal health care, hand out free cars, etc….
This was originally posted on Live Oaks on January 25, 2010. Comments have not been migrated. Last week’s Supreme Court ruling regarding corporate contributions to political campaigns has statists of all persuasions up in arms. The Chronicle, for example, editorialized: With this action, the court has effectively undermined the influence of individuals and parties on…
This was originally posted on Live Oaks on January 11, 2010. Comments have not been migrated. Last Friday KPRC reported that Stages Repertory Theatre owes the city more than $350,000 in back rent. In an amazing display of evasion, both the city and the reporter ignored the facts of the situation. The report calls Stages…
This was originally posted on Live Oaks on December 24, 2009. Comments have not been migrated. When Metro tore up Main Street for its light rail line, many small businesses suffered a significant drop in revenues, resulting in many closing for good. Vowing that it has learned its lesson, Metro plans to provide grants up…
This was originally posted on Live Oaks on December 17, 2009. Comments have not been migrated. I recently purchased a rental house in a suburb of Houston. (For now, the city will remain nameless.) When I called the electric company to have power turned on, I was informed that I needed a permit from the…