One writer suggests that government activism on economic matters — bailouts and the like — is more acceptable now than in times past.

One writer suggests that government activism on economic matters — bailouts and the like — is more acceptable now than in times past.

April 25th, 2009 at 10:35 am
This is not constructive at all.
It’s a “you’re not one of those are you?” poll.
It insist on polarizing opinions.
The answer to most of these is
C. Both or none
“Big government” is one of Stephens’ favorite and most effective red herrings. The “jobs is jobs” problem, the suppression of the independence/potential of individuals, etc. are all results of the tyranny of big business not government. Stephens/Walmart/Tyson can’t be called paternalistic in the usual sense but they’re nannies nonetheless (or allthemore).
This post is proof that Arkansas needs a free press–free from the influence plutocrats.