In a free society, individuals have the right to do right or wrong, as long as they don't threaten or infringe upon the rights or property of others.

Taxation is the price we pay for failing to build a civilized society. The higher the tax level, the greater the failure.

The media simply does not understand Econ 101.

We shall never change our political leaders until we change the people who elect them.

I only have disdain for New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. He raised taxes and has increased regulations. What else is new? He's a bully who wants to micro-manage people's lives by mandate, not persuasion.

Bitcoin is not an actual physical coin, and if computers are shut down, you can't buy or sell them. That's why nothing will ever replace gold and silver coins themselves, and all investors should have them at home or in a safe deposit box.

The reality is that business and investment spending are the true leading indicators of the economy and the stock market. If you want to know where the stock market is headed, forget about consumer spending and retail sales figures. Look to business spending, price inflation, interest rates, and productivity gains.