Cayce Mafia – Central Planning vs. Free Choice Talbert Black, September 15, 2011September 15, 2011 The “Cayce Mafia” meets every Friday morning at Shoneys at I-26 and Hwy 302. A free and frank discussion over breakfast. Last week there was a great exploration of the pros and cons of central planning vs. the free market. Should the government be recruiting companies and training people to work for them? Should we have mandatory apprenticeship programs? Will the free market work better? What is the incentive to work when you have a government safety net? Listen to Tea Party leaders, government officials, former candidates for congress, historians, business owners, retirees … folks from various walks of life talk debate the issue. Economic Incentives Economic Policy
You are being ignored! February 3, 2012February 3, 2012 Your South Carolina Senator is ignoring you! The Senate has been debating the Department of Administration bill, H3066, for three weeks. It has been amended five times. There has not been one single recorded vote. Thank you for contacting your Senator multiple times to tell him to implement the recommendations… Read More
Bill Would Put More Teeth, Transparency in Incentives Deals December 31, 2011 If you ask S.C. Rep. Thad Viers, he’ll tell you that it was mainly for philosophical reasons that he voted earlier this year against offering a controversial state sales-tax collection exemption to Internet retail giant Amazon.com. “My philosophy is that I don’t think government should pick winners or losers in the… Read More
They’re baaack! January 8, 2012January 8, 2012 Friends of South Carolina, It’s that time again! Legislators are back in session. Everyone did a good job last year writing emails, calling, and attending legislative sessions! Now it’s time for another round. S211, the bill creating I-95 Corridor Authority, is on the official House calendar for Tuesday, January 10th…. Read More