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ByjbpThis was originally posted as a series on Live Oaks in May 2010. Comments have not been migrated. In response to a post last week, a reader asked: Why are the property rights of the affected residents any more important than the property rights of the upstream property owners who are flooded through no fault…
The Age of Cronyism
In recent years, individuals from across the political spectrum have condemned cronyism. Former Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, once remarked that she felt sad “for the American people, who have had their lives affected by the culture of cronyism and corruption that exists in Washington.” Current Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan, similarly denounced…
An Interview with Brian Phillips
ByjbpThis was originally posted on Live Oaks on April 15 and April 16, 2009. Comments have not been migrated. Since announcing my virtual candidacy for mayor of Houston, I have patiently waited for the media to interview me on the issues facing the city. Since that is not occurring, I will take it upon myself…
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In April, Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez unveiled the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act. The bill would “invest” $172 billion over 10 years to upgrade over 950,000 public housing units. When the bill was announced, Sanders said, “It is unacceptable that our nation’s public housing is in a state of chronic disrepair and…
Conservatives Abandon Property Rights
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