…them in a future post but the results are very similar to the Simpson-Bowles Plan with the bottom line being a 75 year improvement in actuarial balance of 2.48% in…

…means by which to balance the general budget. It lacks even face validity. That is not surprising as its two Chairs have previously expressed their individual biases. Mr. Simpson has…

Some of the recommendations as outlined by TPM from the Pres. Obama’s Bowles and Simpson fiscal commission: Social Security cuts: Index the retirement age to longevity — i.e., increase the…

…simply nationalizing one or more banks. Now, I proposed a solution a while back, but before I mention it yet again, I’d like to wander off Abe Simpson-like, as meandering…

AB reader Homer Simpson recently suggested we check out We Need a Bigger Budget Deficit by William Vickrey (1914-1996). Vickrey’s writings included Agenda for Progressive Taxation (his dissertation) and Public…

…“cherry picking” by Homer Simpson and Jane Galt. Before I move to the 1964 tax cut (which Homer wants me to do), let me repeat my comment that my choice…

…simply admitted as much. Final note: Henry Farrell has a must see post on the politics of taxation with a wonderful caption of Homer Simpson as Karl Rove’s favorite voter….

…searching in vain for a screenshot of Abe “Grampa” Simpson typing one of his angry letters (common in the early years of The Simpsons) to accompany this post. UPDATE: Here…

…of marshmallows! With gumdrop mountains and fruit-punch rivers and houses made of gingerbread! AB P.S. Homer Simpson did say, “Oh look at me !!! I’m making people happy! I’m the…

It’s because they’re stupid, that’s why. That’s why everybody does everything. The quote is from Homer Simpson. I’m reminded of it by these people. AB UPDATE: Orcinus has more….