Donald Boudreaux Brings Economic Wisdom to Abacoa
“Running a trade deficit is a good thing.” “It would have been better if the Fed had never been created.” “The country can continue to run deficits and pile on the national debt as long as there are those who continue to invest in the US.” “The dollar’s status as the world’s reserve currency does not depend on the amount of gold in Fort Knox.”
These are some of the jewels we collected from Economist Donald J. Boudreaux at Abacoa last evening.
In an informal discussion of all things economics, this professor, attorney and noted author brought life and clarity to the “dismal science” as his anecdotes and pithy analogies questioned conventional wisdom and shared with us his lifelong appreciation of “fiscal responsibility, limited government and free markets”.
Regarding the US trade deficit, he asked what could be wrong with acquiring real goods from abroad in return for pieces of paper embossed with monochrome pictures of dead presidents. Pointing out that we all run a trade deficit with (for example) a supermarket, unless we actually work there, he explained that attempts by politicians to limit imports of foreign goods is misguided.
Having no love for the federal reserve, the endless printing of money is not a good thing, but as long as others are willing to accept dollars in payment for goods and services, the party will continue.
He even took on his professorial colleagues when asked why they are all so liberal. Stupidity is the reason he said, not an ideological belief in the goodness of socialism.
It was an enlightening and entertaining presentation.
In other business, Mel announced that the Tea Party Patriots is looking for volunteers to go to Mississippi for a few days (at their expense) to work on campaigns in that state, and the PBCTP will be needing volunteers later in the year to help distribute our voters guides for the 2014 election.
Present at the meeting were candidates Calvin Turnquest, Beverly Hires and Alan Schlesinger for CD18, and Jay Bonner who is running against Alcee Hastings in CD20.
Colonel Allen West for Combined Chapter Meetings June 16
PROGRAM: Lt. Col. (ret) Allen West will speak and sign his recent book “Guardian of the Republic”.
DATE: Monday, June 16, 2014
TIME: 5:30 PM Dinner (Soup & Sandwiches $18, tax and tip inc. Cash Bar)
6:30 PM Meeting $5
PLACE: Abacoa Golf Club, 105 Barbados Dr., Jupiter, FL 33458.
DIRECTIONS: MAP
Donald Ross Rd. to Parkside Dr. North on Parkside Dr. 0.4 miles to Barbados Dr. Left on Barbados Dr. to first driveway on Left.
Please RSVP
so we are prepared to accommodate you.
INFORMATION: Email: info@palmbeachcountyteaparty.org
PBCTP Hosts Town Hall Meeting on May 5
TOWN HALL MEETING FOR ALL CONCERNED RESIDENTS.
WE HAVE INVITED THE COUNTY AND LOCAL COMMISSIONERS TO HEAR “WE THE PEOPLE” EXPRESS OUR VIEWS ON THE FOLLOWING:
PROPERTY RIGHTS, 7/50; AVENIR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT; ALL ABOARD FLORIDA, AND MORE!!!
PROGRAM: A special Town Hall type meeting
SPEAKERS: None. Palm Beach County Commissioners and local city commissioners have been invited to attend to hear the concerns of the attendees.
DATE: Monday, May 5, 2014
TIME: 5:30 PM Dinner (Soup & Sandwiches, Cash Bar)
6:30 PM Meeting
COST: Dinner & Meeting: $13 (tax & tip included).
Meeting only: No Charge.
PLACE: Abacoa Golf Club / 105 Barbados Dr., Jupiter, FL 33458.
DIRECTIONS: Donald Ross Rd. to Parkside Dr. North on Parkside Dr. 0.4 miles to Barbados Dr. Left on Barbados Dr. to first driveway on Left.
Please RSVP
so we are prepared to accommodate you.
INFORMATION: Email: info@palmbeachcountyteaparty.org
Trevor Louden Energizes Jupiter Crowd
On an untypical Friday evening, an enthusiastic crowd from the three PBCTP chapters turned out to hear Kiwi author Trever Louden, whose latest work is “The Enemies Within”, exposing the subversive elements within our Congress.
Starting with a sobering assessment of current events, from the growing domination of China in the Pacific and the emergence of Putin’s Russia as a threat to European peace, he illustrated Obama’s foreign policy as “picking the bad guys over the good guys”, supporting the emergence of Muslim dominated governments while turning a blind eye to those fighting for their freedom everywhere, and reducing the power of the US Military as a force for good in the world.
Noting that many believe that Communism has retreated from the world, he laid out their two secrets – first convince people that they don’t exist, then achieve control of the legislative process by manipulating small groups. With examples, he explained how well this has been working, such as the fundamental change to the AFL-CIO that occurred in 1995 when anti-communism was removed from their statement of principles. Today’s unions are first about the socialist cause and less about the welfare of their members, and although their membership is small, they exert significant control over the much larger Democrat party.
After a depressing exposition on the path we are on, he then gave reasons for optimism. Starting with the electoral success of 2010 which firmly closed the door on the Obama Agenda, it is the grassroots activists in the tea party and similar groups that keep the Progressives up at night, fretting that a movement they did not see coming has thwarted 40 years of preparation for a fundamental makeover of our country.
With an outline of how Ronald Reagan was able to triumph over the big government opponents in both parties starting in 1976, he pointed to Ted Cruz as someone who could lead such a revolution in the current day. His solution, consisting of a Ted Cruz / Allen West ticket in 2016, would be bolstered by a set of pre-announced leaders to attract a broad consistency. Rand Paul for Treasury (do what you want with the Fed), Scott Walker as Labor Secretary, Michelle Bachmann at Commerce, John Bolton at State, Ben Carson at HHS, Mark Levin as Attorney General, and David Barton as Secretary of Education. And the one that brought the audience to their feet – NO ONE as United Nations Ambassador.
Some pictures from the event.
Special Meeting – Trevor Loudon – 3/21
PROGRAM: An expose of America’s Enemies Within: Communists, Socialists and Progressives in the U.S. Congress.
SPEAKER: Trevor Loudon, is an analyst, activist and political researcher from Christchurch New Zealand. He is the author of a new book, The Enemies Within, that exposes, in layman’s terms, the comprehensive communist, socialist and extreme progressive infiltration of the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate. The book shows how modern communism works and how it impacts your life every day; how the communists win big on things like Obamacare and immigration “reform,” which go completely against the wishes of the American people. He is also the author of Barack Obama and the Enemies Within, a history about those who advise, mentor, and operate behind the throne of the 44th President of the United States, published in 2011. Trevor is also the founder and editor of KeyWiki, a website unlocking the covert side of U.S. and Global politics
DATE: Friday, March 21, 2014
TIME: 5:30 PM Dinner (Soup & Sandwiches, Cash Bar)
6:30 PM Meeting
COST: Dinner & Meeting: $20 (tax & tip included).
Meeting only: $ 5.
PLACE: Abacoa Golf Club Abacoa Golf Club105 Barbados Dr., Jupiter, FL 33458.
DIRECTIONS: MAP Donald Ross Rd. to Parkside Dr. North on Parkside Dr. 0.4 miles to Barbados Dr. Left on Barbados Dr. to first driveway on Left.
Please RSVP
so we are prepared to accommodate you.
INFORMATION:
Email:mailto:info@palmbeachcountyteaparty.org
Adrian Wyllie Featured at Jupiter Meeting
“Fiscal Responsibility, Limited Government, Free Markets – sound familiar“?
This is how Libertarian Governor candidate Adrian Wyllie began to describe his governing principles and those of his party.
The real wedge issue today is not left versus right but tyranny versus liberty. We are heading toward a cliff and the only difference between the mainstream parties is how fast they are driving.
Adrian Wyllie
An adherent of the 10th Amendment to the Constitution, as Governor he would resist the encroaching power of the federal government, even to the extent of rejecting all federal regulations and taxes on businesses that confine their activity solely within the borders of the state. If the feds ever came here to confiscate our guns, he would arrest the federal agents who tried – calling out the national guard if necessary.
Regarding the signing of bills into law, he would use three criteria:
- Is it constitutional?
- Is it affordable?
- Is it the proper role of government (as opposed to some “nanny state” measure)
Pointing out that Rick Scott has significantly increased the state budget while he has been in office (current proposal is larger than what Russia spends on their military – around $74B), Mr. Wyllie has plans to cut it by 30%, returning sales tax revenue to the counties to take pressure off property taxes.
In favor of legalized marijuana, he predicts easy passage of the ballot amendment in the fall.
Candidates present at the meeting and working the room with their petitions were five of the seven remaining candidates for CD18 – Carl Domino, Brian Lara, Ilya Katz, Alan Schlesinger and Calvin Turnquest.
Jupiter Council member Wendy Harrison was also in the audience, as was St. Lucie County GOP Chair Bill Paterson, who gave us an update on the RPOF position on Common Core.
Some pictures from the event:
Conversation with a Conservative Economist – May 28
PROGRAM: An informal conversation with a conservative economist.
SPEAKER: Donald J. Boudreaux, J.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Economics, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Author of the books: Globalization, Half-Wits and Hypocrites, and Hayek’s Relevance.
Teacher of courses on: microeconomics, macroeconomics, Law & Economics, International economics, Legal Environment of Business and others.
You can listen to him talk about Friedrich Hayek HERE.
DATE: Wednesday, May 28, 2014
TIME: 5:30 PM Dinner (Soup & Sandwiches, Cash Bar)
6:30 PM Meeting
COST: Dinner & Meeting: $13 (tax & tip included).
Meeting only: Free.
PLACE: Abacoa Golf Club 105 Barbados Dr., Jupiter, FL 33458.
DIRECTIONS: MAP
Donald Ross Rd. to Parkside Dr. North on Parkside Dr. 0.4 miles to Barbados Dr. Left on Barbados Dr. to first driveway on Left.
Please RSVP
so we are prepared to accommodate you.
INFORMATION: Email: info@palmbeachcountyteaparty.org
PBG Candidate Forum Synopsis
Jupiter on 4/7: Where is the Roberts Court Heading in 2014?
PROGRAM: Property Rights, Obamacare, And the EPA: Where Is the Roberts Court Heading in 2014?
SPEAKER: James Burling,
Director of Litigation, Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF) and principal attorney in PLF’s Property Rights practice group.
DATE: Monday, April 7, 2014
TIME: 5:30 PM Dinner (Soup & Sandwiches $13, tax and tip inc. Cash Bar)
6:30 PM Meeting (no charge)
PLACE: Abacoa Golf Club, 105 Barbados Dr., Jupiter, FL 33458.
DIRECTIONS: MAP
Donald Ross Rd. to Parkside Dr. North on Parkside Dr. 0.4 miles to Barbados Dr. Left on Barbados Dr. to first driveway on Left.
Please RSVP
so we are prepared to accommodate you.
INFORMATION: Email: info@palmbeachcountyteaparty.org
Jupiter Chapter Meeting – 3/3/14
PROGRAM: A Libertarian view of our problems and solutions
SPEAKER: Adrian Wyllie wyllieforgovernor.com/, Libertarian for Florida Governor. A small business owner, military veteran, radio personality, community leader and a third-generation Floridian.
DATE: Monday, March 3, 2014
TIME: 5:30 PM Dinner (Soup & Sandwiches $13, tax and tip inc. Cash Bar)
6:30 PM Meeting (no charge)
PLACE: Abacoa Golf Club, 105 Barbados Dr., Jupiter, FL 33458.
DIRECTIONS: MAP
Donald Ross Rd. to Parkside Dr. North on Parkside Dr. 0.4 miles to Barbados Dr. Left on Barbados Dr. to first driveway on Left.
Please RSVP
so we are prepared to accommodate you.
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