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Laslo Weger

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An unaffiliated political blogger trying to find reason-based solutions to current political problems of the US. It seems more like tilting at windmills than blogging, as most...more...

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Management is most responsible for the U.S. auto industry's financial problems.

They are the ultimately responsible party. They let the costs (including labor contracts) grow, they slept while the competition ate their lunches, and they did not think about rainy days. Now they ar...

 Stand Taken 11/19/2008 2:48 PM

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Union dues should not be mandatory for non-union employees.

That's plain racket. On the other hand, it should be mandatory for everyone to pay into Laslo Weger Retirement Fund.

 Stand Taken 11/17/2008 3:09 PM

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Hedge funds should not be subjected to greater regulatory scrutiny.

The only regulation needed is a minimum net worth of an investor.

 Stand Taken 11/16/2008 1:58 PM

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The U.S. federal government should not provide financial support to its auto industry.

Borrowing another gazillion from China to prop the antediluvian behemoths is pretty stupid. Let them keel over and be replaced by efficient car producers.

 Stand Taken 11/6/2008 5:16 PM

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Short-selling has a positive effect on financial markets.

Short sellers are like pack of wolves keeping the ecosystem in balance.

 Stand Taken 10/24/2008 11:43 AM

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Tobacco companies should not be liable for smoke-related health problems.

By now everyone and their dogs know that smoking will kill you. If they want to commit suicide, go ahead.

 Stand Taken 10/21/2008 4:02 PM

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The 2008 financial crisis will not lead to another economic depression.

There is no causal relationship between these two. They simply have a common source. And yes, that common source is the inept (to be generous) federal government, borrowing like there's no tomorrow, ...

 Stand Taken 10/12/2008 10:33 PM

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Employers should monitor employee Internet access in the workplace.

It's the employer's time and employer's money. They could and should monitor what happens to their resources.

 Stand Taken 8/22/2008 8:23 PM

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Supply and demand is having the greatest impact on rising oil prices.

This is easy, as the only two known direct factors in price (in constant dollars) of a commodity is (1) supply and demand and (2) governmental regulations. Everything else either impacts the supply or...

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Victims of major natural disasters should not be granted special relief in bankruptcy.

What about a medium size natural disaster? Small one? Just a lightning striking one house? A disaster is a disaster, and if one didn't prepare for it (e.g., getting proper insurance), he or she should...

 Stand Taken 7/10/2008 12:42 PM

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Governments should not subsidize property insurance coverage for natural disasters.

What is wrong with everyone? Nothing but gimme gimme gimme.

 Stand Taken 6/19/2008 9:36 PM

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Organic farmers should not receive additional federal subsidies.

Why do everyone and their dog want taxpayer money? Oh, wait. Silly question...

 Stand Taken 6/19/2008 10:37 AM

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The government should not prohibit the financial services industry from executing universal default clauses.

In this case, less regulation == more efficient services.

 Stand Taken 6/7/2008 3:15 PM

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Performance fees of hedge fund managers should be taxed as regular income.

However, those who know how to game the system, will avoid the taxes whichever way they are set...

 Stand Taken 6/7/2008 3:15 PM

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Corporations should not pay heavier taxes on windfall profits.

Profits of a company, unless it is fraudulently hidden from the taxman, will be taxed first with a corporate tax, and then either as income tax (when it is paid to the shareholders as a dividend, or t...

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