Economist Carl Schramm spoke with John Ransom about one of President Barack Obama’s biggest challenges: He’s never been exposed to executive experience. The most recent string of scandals illustrates the President’s blind faith in Bureaucracy, and his naiveté regarding Presidential responsibility.
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Show Prep:
Here is our Guest’s recent article in Forbes. (This is what caught the attention of Producer Michael Schaus.) http://www.forbes.com/sites/
Pitiful or Powerful:
“I would refer you to the Attorney General’s comments.” Um. . . Those are kinda the comment’s we’re asking about. . . Isn’t this just a little too much incompetence for one Press Secretary to bear?
Big Three:
The land of the rising sun. . . Although, no-one ever said anything about the Nikkei:
Meanwhile, back stateside, we’re seeing more and more proof that regulations are arbitrary and suffocating:
Volcker Rule Confusion Stalling Its Implementation? | Fox Business Video
Now. . . For some good news: JOBLESS CLAIMS ARE up. . . Wait, what?
Jobless Claims Climb 10K, 1Q GDP Revised to 2.4%: Video - Bloomberg
Other News:
Maybe Obama was just looking for some guidance on lawful tax deductions. . .
Shulman had more White House visits than any cabinet member | The Daily Caller
Although, in all fairness, Bush was kinda busy running a Country:
IRS Chief Visited White House 118 Times Under Obama, Vs. 1 For Bush - Investors.com
China is going to take part in an American/ ally military training exercise? Is this so we can skip the hassle of letting the Chinese hack into our military computers?
