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All You Need is a Dollar and a...

All You Need is a Dollar and a Ludicrously Improbable Dream
Posted by Anthony Bialy on Feb 8th, 2010
While I’m sorry to be a downer, I don’t think you’ll win Powerball.  Someone will pick the correct numerical combination, although it’s astoundingly unlikely to be you personally.  But playing is like attempting to entice a model from the...

Failing to Earn Credit...

Failing to Earn Credit
Posted by Anthony Bialy on Feb 3rd, 2010
The one thing that’s better than making money is being handed some.  That’s why anyone who doubts the Earned Income Tax Credit is the most wondrous gift our benevolent government has ever bestowed upon us should read The Buffalo News. In particular,...

Off-the-Rails Spending...

Off-the-Rails Spending
Posted by Anthony Bialy on Feb 2nd, 2010
We need government-funded trains to facilitate travel across the country.  On top of that, their construction will spur financial recovery.  That’s because it’s 1936.  Regrettably, when it comes to fixing and administering the economy, we’re...

Artvoice Misreads Scott Brown&...

Artvoice Misreads Scott Brown’s Victory
Posted by Matt on Feb 1st, 2010
Artvoice contributor Michael Liman had a piece in last week’s issue which foolishly argued that “[Scott Brown's] win wasn’t a referendum on healthcare reform or Obama.” It is amusing that the left refuses to take any lessons...

Pawning Responsibility...

Pawning Responsibility
Posted by Anthony Bialy on Feb 1st, 2010
Can you prove what you’re selling is yours?  Wait: why should you have to if you didn’t do anything wrong?  You’re not on trial to establish the chain of ownership for any wristwatch or DVD player you put in hock.  But you may get legally...

Collins Out For Governor...

Collins Out For Governor
Posted by Matt on Jan 27th, 2010
Well, speculation finally ends… Chris Collins will not run for governor. County Executive Chris Collins today said he has ended his exploratory run for governor, citing the difficult task of raising enough money for a statewide campaign and...

Saving Gas Money on Wining and...

Saving Gas Money on Wining and Dining
Posted by Matt on Jan 25th, 2010
If one wants to acquire wine to enjoy with your Doritos and cookie dough, one shouldn’t have to make a second trip.  The freedom to purchase fermented grape juice on the same receipt as one’s other groceries might not be explicitly guaranteed...

Blue + Brown = Red...

Blue + Brown = Red
Posted by Matt on Jan 24th, 2010
Barack Obama wants something.  Scott Brown doesn’t.  Brown wins.  Yes, last week’s special election provided the most awesome result of all time. But it could delightfully be topped.  The one thing more fun for conservatives than...
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While I’m sorry to be a downer, I don’t think you’ll win Powerball.  Someone will pick the correct numerical combination, although it’s astoundingly unlikely to be you personally.  But playing is like attempting to entice a model from the opposite gender or cheering for a non-Yankees franchise:...
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While I’m sorry to be a downer, I don’t think you’ll win Powerball.  Someone will pick the correct numerical combination, although it’s astoundingly unlikely to be you personally.  But playing is like attempting to entice a model from the opposite gender or cheering for a non-Yankees franchise:...
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The one thing that’s better than making money is being handed some.  That’s why anyone who doubts the Earned Income Tax Credit is the most wondrous gift our benevolent government has ever bestowed upon us should read The Buffalo News. In particular, their January 31 take on the subject, helpfully...
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