Van Lines
with Joe Vanden Plas
02/22/12Why Congress is a national jokeCongressional approval ratings are about as low as they can get, about 11% according to a recent CNN/ORC International poll, and there is little mystery as to why. From a U.S. Senate that refuses to adopt a budget, to the liberal vilification of U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, an Oregon Democrat now labeled as a progressive traitor for partnering on entitlement reform with Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan, the American public is in a state of deep agitation with these high-priced bellhops. |
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02/14/12On taxes, Warren Buffet is vested in errorThere’s nothing like a political campaign to send the old “BS” meter through the roof, but 2012 promises to put that already worn-out piece of equipment back in the repair shop. Posted at 09:36 AM | Permalink | Comments: 4 |
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02/01/12Neumann sets up shopMark Neumann the businessman is excited about how his company will play in the Dane County housing market. Come to think of it, Mark Neumann the politician is optimistic as well, in part because he has confidence in the business climate being created by the man so many people here revile – Gov. Scott Walker. |
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01/31/12Congressman Ryan sounds the alarm – againWisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan continues to sound the alarm. With any luck, he’ll become a modern day Paul Revere. |
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01/17/12Free enterprise on trial? How about government intervention instead?In his 1981 inaugural address, President Ronald Reagan famously said, “In this present crisis, government isn’t the solution to our problems, government is the problem.” I recall that phrase amid the Bain Capital controversy, which has injected some much-needed life into the Republican presidential primary. |
IB Editorial Director Joseph Vanden Plas, a Milwaukee resident, takes you inside his views on politics and its effects on business — from national initiatives to local irritants and inspirations. He encourages you to post a comment and be part of a dialogue.
