IBDeditorials.com features issues and insights from the editorial pages of Investor's Business Daily. <br /> Read to you by OutloudOpinion<br /> Visit IBDeditorials.com for daily commentary and cartoons from IBD editorial cartoonist and Pulitzer Prize-winner Michael Ramirez.<br /> http://www.outloudopinion.com/index-new.php ℗ & © 2008 Investor's Business Daily en-us Mon, 5 Jan 2009 21:29:46 -0500 webmaster@outloudopinion.com Mon, 5 Jan 2009 21:28:03 -0500 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.9) http://www.feedforall.com Audio versions of Investor's Business Daily editorials & opinions Audio versions of Investor's Business Daily editorials & opinions Investor's Business Daily & OutloudOpinion OutloudOpinion LLC webmaster@outloudopinion.com no no Economics: When is a tax cut not really a tax cut? President-elect Obama's economic program will reduce your tax bill if you jump through a series of hoops - or fail in business. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/316052561666234.mp3 B2C655D8-8AFD-4BBE-804E-37F812A825D0 Mon, 5 Jan 2009 21:28:03 -0500 Economics: When is a tax cut not really a tax cut? President-elect Obama's economic program will reduce your tax bill if you jump through a series of hoops - or fail in business. Economics: When is a tax cut not really a tax cut? President-elect Obama's economic program will reduce your tax bill if you jump through a series of hoops - or fail in business. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Transition: Bill Richardson's withdrawal as commerce nominee is billed as a stumble for Obama that will leave him in a lurch. It's not, and it won't. Obama just needs to look in better places for good private-sector prospects. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/316052669946720.mp3 E338860F-6108-46C5-8428-78876BF30CD0 Mon, 5 Jan 2009 21:26:48 -0500 Transition: Bill Richardson's withdrawal as commerce nominee is billed as a stumble for Obama that will leave him in a lurch. It's not, and it won't. Obama just needs to look in better places for good private-sector prospects. Transition: Bill Richardson's withdrawal as commerce nominee is billed as a stumble for Obama that will leave him in a lurch. It's not, and it won't. Obama just needs to look in better places for good private-sector prospects. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Global Warming: We're supposed to be living in fear of our coastal cities drowning because we refuse to give up oil and the modern machines it powers. Yet today's sea ice levels match those of nearly three decades ago. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/316052517932106.mp3 3BC431FA-3768-4625-A61B-A0A288F56526 Mon, 5 Jan 2009 21:25:31 -0500 Global Warming: We're supposed to be living in fear of our coastal cities drowning because we refuse to give up oil and the modern machines it powers. Yet today's sea ice levels match those of nearly three decades ago. Global Warming: We're supposed to be living in fear of our coastal cities drowning because we refuse to give up oil and the modern machines it powers. Yet today's sea ice levels match those of nearly three decades ago. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Politics: Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich may have played the race card in a cynical attempt to save his political skin, but Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and others are no less cynical or offensive in their actions. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/316052764726130.mp3 DFB8A665-4CE4-4C5D-8F84-FF739F3AC35E Mon, 5 Jan 2009 21:24:27 -0500 Politics: Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich may have played the race card in a cynical attempt to save his political skin, but Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and others are no less cynical or offensive in their actions. Politics: Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich may have played the race card in a cynical attempt to save his political skin, but Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and others are no less cynical or offensive in their actions. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Economy: Congress is ready to ram through a half-baked stimulus package costing as much as $1 trillion. But if it's stimulus we need, why not make it effective stimulus - tax cuts, say, instead of wasteful spending? <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/315792191143684.mp3 D9506E6E-B491-4D79-BCD6-A3C59CDE0D20 Fri, 2 Jan 2009 23:35:05 -0500 Economy: Congress is ready to ram through a half-baked stimulus package costing as much as $1 trillion. But if it's stimulus we need, why not make it effective stimulus - tax cuts, say, instead of wasteful spending? Economy: Congress is ready to ram through a half-baked stimulus package costing as much as $1 trillion. But if it's stimulus we need, why not make it effective stimulus - tax cuts, say, instead of wasteful spending? 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Mideast: In a bit of irony, Israel's nuclear facilities may now be within range of Iranian missiles in the hands of its proxy, Hamas. Without intervention, all of Israel may soon be within range. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/315792446703385.mp3 6C5860E2-2EAB-4C35-9B18-5EE96605566E Fri, 2 Jan 2009 23:33:51 -0500 Mideast: In a bit of irony, Israel's nuclear facilities may now be within range of Iranian missiles in the hands of its proxy, Hamas. Without intervention, all of Israel may soon be within range. Mideast: In a bit of irony, Israel's nuclear facilities may now be within range of Iranian missiles in the hands of its proxy, Hamas. Without intervention, all of Israel may soon be within range. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Propaganda: The global warming alarmist in chief has unveiled the environmentalists' real objective. And no, protecting the planet is not their top concern. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/315792676809488.mp3 8E89C750-D78C-4A26-B26B-05957D571C23 Fri, 2 Jan 2009 23:32:27 -0500 Propaganda: The global warming alarmist in chief has unveiled the environmentalists' real objective. And no, protecting the planet is not their top concern. Propaganda: The global warming alarmist in chief has unveiled the environmentalists' real objective. And no, protecting the planet is not their top concern. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Integrity: Democrats and the media establishment consider Roland Burris worthy of a Senate seat. If he were, he would never have accepted corrupt Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's appointment. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/315792125629690.mp3 3E02E87D-3FD2-491C-8036-A548471F292D Fri, 2 Jan 2009 23:32:27 -0500 Integrity: Democrats and the media establishment consider Roland Burris worthy of a Senate seat. If he were, he would never have accepted corrupt Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's appointment. Integrity: Democrats and the media establishment consider Roland Burris worthy of a Senate seat. If he were, he would never have accepted corrupt Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's appointment. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Financial Crisis: Recession has left many of the world's worst-run economies in roughly the same condition as General Motors. Russia is one of them, and the World Bank thinks they're going to need a bailout. Not so fast. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/314927779349253.mp3 2BBA03C3-5E04-4709-92A3-13962D9C50B2 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 23:54:08 -0500 Financial Crisis: Recession has left many of the world's worst-run economies in roughly the same condition as General Motors. Russia is one of them, and the World Bank thinks they're going to need a bailout. Not so fast. Financial Crisis: Recession has left many of the world's worst-run economies in roughly the same condition as General Motors. Russia is one of them, and the World Bank thinks they're going to need a bailout. Not so fast. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Class Warfare: President-elect Obama finally has a job for Vice President-elect Biden - czar of Obama's "middle-class task force." So what will that involve? Stirring up class envy and resentment is our guess. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/314927812177008.mp3 CA7B221A-B607-4570-9B01-71495E46EC7E Tue, 23 Dec 2008 23:52:44 -0500 Class Warfare: President-elect Obama finally has a job for Vice President-elect Biden - czar of Obama's "middle-class task force." So what will that involve? Stirring up class envy and resentment is our guess. Class Warfare: President-elect Obama finally has a job for Vice President-elect Biden - czar of Obama's "middle-class task force." So what will that involve? Stirring up class envy and resentment is our guess. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Initiatives: California's attorney general claims Proposition 8's amending of the state constitution is unconstitutional. He says it attempts to "extinguish" a "fundamental" right that has existed for all of seven months. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/314928127892230.mp3 5E119340-4C17-4201-B953-66005F931CEB Tue, 23 Dec 2008 23:51:31 -0500 Initiatives: California's attorney general claims Proposition 8's amending of the state constitution is unconstitutional. He says it attempts to "extinguish" a "fundamental" right that has existed for all of seven months. Initiatives: California's attorney general claims Proposition 8's amending of the state constitution is unconstitutional. He says it attempts to "extinguish" a "fundamental" right that has existed for all of seven months. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Transition: President-elect Obama chooses as his science adviser and head of our weather research agency two global warming activists who believe your SUV is driving us over a climate cliff. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/314842335792193.mp3 4D9E4556-E853-4915-95EB-C8C97174E253 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:09:54 -0500 Transition: President-elect Obama chooses as his science adviser and head of our weather research agency two global warming activists who believe your SUV is driving us over a climate cliff. Transition: President-elect Obama chooses as his science adviser and head of our weather research agency two global warming activists who believe your SUV is driving us over a climate cliff. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes State Government: As the financial crisis in California gets worse, it's pretty clear the real problem isn't the budget at all, but a political system that has resulted in a dysfunctional one-party state. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/314841823080031.mp3 0CD1FCD1-95A6-4C78-8A67-3676F8D149E6 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:59:40 -0500 State Government: As the financial crisis in California gets worse, it's pretty clear the real problem isn't the budget at all, but a political system that has resulted in a dysfunctional one-party state. State Government: As the financial crisis in California gets worse, it's pretty clear the real problem isn't the budget at all, but a political system that has resulted in a dysfunctional one-party state. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Media Bias: The paper of record blames the "mortgage bonfire" on President Bush and his "laissez-faire" housing policies. But to get there, the Times completely ignored history prior to 2002. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/314841722988100.mp3 3A694033-87FB-446F-8138-0F5C94ED7214 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:48:52 -0500 Media Bias: The paper of record blames the "mortgage bonfire" on President Bush and his "laissez-faire" housing policies. But to get there, the Times completely ignored history prior to 2002. Media Bias: The paper of record blames the "mortgage bonfire" on President Bush and his "laissez-faire" housing policies. But to get there, the Times completely ignored history prior to 2002. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Industrial Policy: President Bush's $17.3 billion bailout for the auto industry just kicks the can down the road and does little to solve Detroit's long-term problems. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/314581948234607.mp3 2CD96964-7822-42A2-ADE9-944A3A44B353 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:30:22 -0500 Industrial Policy: President Bush's $17.3 billion bailout for the auto industry just kicks the can down the road and does little to solve Detroit's long-term problems. Industrial Policy: President Bush's $17.3 billion bailout for the auto industry just kicks the can down the road and does little to solve Detroit's long-term problems. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Media: If, as they say, it's journalists who write history's first draft, then future texts will be riddled with errors about the origins of the subprime disaster, teaching future leaders the wrong lessons. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/314582096700459.mp3 EE3CB9B4-9673-42CB-94B2-3606309D1661 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:30:20 -0500 Media: If, as they say, it's journalists who write history's first draft, then future texts will be riddled with errors about the origins of the subprime disaster, teaching future leaders the wrong lessons. Media: If, as they say, it's journalists who write history's first draft, then future texts will be riddled with errors about the origins of the subprime disaster, teaching future leaders the wrong lessons. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Politics: As the Kennedy du jour tours New York seeking Hillary's seat, will she be asked tough questions by Couric, Gibson, et al.? We'll see what Sarah's critics say about someone who's famous for being well-known. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/314582200230820.mp3 A316A389-8B95-4277-8505-51DC0F3245EE Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:30:18 -0500 Politics: As the Kennedy du jour tours New York seeking Hillary's seat, will she be asked tough questions by Couric, Gibson, et al.? We'll see what Sarah's critics say about someone who's famous for being well-known. Politics: As the Kennedy du jour tours New York seeking Hillary's seat, will she be asked tough questions by Couric, Gibson, et al.? We'll see what Sarah's critics say about someone who's famous for being well-known. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Climate Change: Sin City gets hit with almost 4 inches of snow as the white stuff even dusts Malibu, Calif. We don't know what computer model global warmongers are using. A slot machine with three ice cubes, perhaps? <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/314582265558716.mp3 0DB2ED84-0F98-4817-988B-CBF3FE59934A Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:26:40 -0500 Climate Change: Sin City gets hit with almost 4 inches of snow as the white stuff even dusts Malibu, Calif. We don't know what computer model global warmongers are using. A slot machine with three ice cubes, perhaps? Climate Change: Sin City gets hit with almost 4 inches of snow as the white stuff even dusts Malibu, Calif. We don't know what computer model global warmongers are using. A slot machine with three ice cubes, perhaps? 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Mideast: Our worst ex-president and confidant of thugs and terrorists everywhere will monitor upcoming Lebanese elections, part of Hezbollah's ongoing attempt to swallow Beirut whole. Is he going as a monitor or a cheerleader for terror? <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/314582502352894.mp3 3018152D-8396-4D94-BB40-2605598BA9B2 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:26:04 -0500 Mideast: Our worst ex-president and confidant of thugs and terrorists everywhere will monitor upcoming Lebanese elections, part of Hezbollah's ongoing attempt to swallow Beirut whole. Is he going as a monitor or a cheerleader for terror? Mideast: Our worst ex-president and confidant of thugs and terrorists everywhere will monitor upcoming Lebanese elections, part of Hezbollah's ongoing attempt to swallow Beirut whole. Is he going as a monitor or a cheerleader for terror? 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Leadership: President Bush reminded us this week of our triumphs in the war on terror despite critics who sought to deny him the tools. He's kept us safe since 9/11 and says luck had nothing to do with it. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/314495560702238.mp3 8B859286-C255-49F2-B8C3-02B842A0CA4F Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:27:42 -0500 Leadership: President Bush reminded us this week of our triumphs in the war on terror despite critics who sought to deny him the tools. He's kept us safe since 9/11 and says luck had nothing to do with it. Leadership: President Bush reminded us this week of our triumphs in the war on terror despite critics who sought to deny him the tools. He's kept us safe since 9/11 and says luck had nothing to do with it. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Latin America: Barack Obama hasn't even assumed the presidency, but already he's getting his marching orders from a slew of hostile leftist regimes to our south. This is a sign of trouble. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/314495806277910.mp3 B0502C53-9C02-4B86-8255-C86CA30BF754 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:27:40 -0500 Latin America: Barack Obama hasn't even assumed the presidency, but already he's getting his marching orders from a slew of hostile leftist regimes to our south. This is a sign of trouble. Latin America: Barack Obama hasn't even assumed the presidency, but already he's getting his marching orders from a slew of hostile leftist regimes to our south. This is a sign of trouble. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Hypocrisy: With workers losing jobs by the millions and taxpayers forced to rescue banks and carmakers, how does Nancy Pelosi's Congress show it cares? By giving themselves a big pay raise. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/314496732406937.mp3 15E85168-A07E-4A37-834E-689ACF91BFDF Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:27:38 -0500 Hypocrisy: With workers losing jobs by the millions and taxpayers forced to rescue banks and carmakers, how does Nancy Pelosi's Congress show it cares? By giving themselves a big pay raise. Hypocrisy: With workers losing jobs by the millions and taxpayers forced to rescue banks and carmakers, how does Nancy Pelosi's Congress show it cares? By giving themselves a big pay raise. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Legal Reform: A physicians' group has found that the practice of defensive medicine wastes more than a billion dollars a year in Massachusetts alone. Trial lawyers should be ashamed of what they've done to health care. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/314497065292482.mp3 FBB1F91F-44F5-4417-9DC7-A7E840590E73 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:27:36 -0500 Legal Reform: A physicians' group has found that the practice of defensive medicine wastes more than a billion dollars a year in Massachusetts alone. Trial lawyers should be ashamed of what they've done to health care. Legal Reform: A physicians' group has found that the practice of defensive medicine wastes more than a billion dollars a year in Massachusetts alone. Trial lawyers should be ashamed of what they've done to health care. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Education: Barack Obama's choice for education secretary tried to run Chicago schools like a business. As with most monopolies without competition, the result was an inferior product at high cost. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/314408973792198.mp3 6FD3C34F-B0D1-419E-A454-1B459CB72DAC Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:59:18 -0500 Education: Barack Obama's choice for education secretary tried to run Chicago schools like a business. As with most monopolies without competition, the result was an inferior product at high cost. Education: Barack Obama's choice for education secretary tried to run Chicago schools like a business. As with most monopolies without competition, the result was an inferior product at high cost. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Law Of The Sea: The U.S. seeks U.N. authorization to fight Somali pirates from the air, on land and at sea. When American cruise ships become targets, maybe it's time to renew a proud tradition: Send in the Marines. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/314410098511860.mp3 CAEC7DA3-7008-48B1-8A10-F3FCB1E4B8D9 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:59:17 -0500 Law Of The Sea: The U.S. seeks U.N. authorization to fight Somali pirates from the air, on land and at sea. When American cruise ships become targets, maybe it's time to renew a proud tradition: Send in the Marines. Law Of The Sea: The U.S. seeks U.N. authorization to fight Somali pirates from the air, on land and at sea. When American cruise ships become targets, maybe it's time to renew a proud tradition: Send in the Marines. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Judgment: Barack Obama has also chosen a poet who will read at his oath of office. Let's just say it won't be Robert Frost musing that "the land was ours." And you may not want your children near the TV. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/314410111996091.mp3 82CB5A3D-1653-4C3D-9479-09FBEAA47B0A Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:59:14 -0500 Judgment: Barack Obama has also chosen a poet who will read at his oath of office. Let's just say it won't be Robert Frost musing that "the land was ours." And you may not want your children near the TV. Judgment: Barack Obama has also chosen a poet who will read at his oath of office. Let's just say it won't be Robert Frost musing that "the land was ours." And you may not want your children near the TV. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Fiscal Policy: New York proposes taxing everything that moves and most things that don't. It's one of 22 states that increased spending this year while running a deficit. So how do you like taxation with representation? <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/314408374627169.mp3 59BF3FAB-2DAC-4D0C-A490-66AD3DFAD82C Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:59:12 -0500 Fiscal Policy: New York proposes taxing everything that moves and most things that don't. It's one of 22 states that increased spending this year while running a deficit. So how do you like taxation with representation? Fiscal Policy: New York proposes taxing everything that moves and most things that don't. It's one of 22 states that increased spending this year while running a deficit. So how do you like taxation with representation? 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Economy: The Fed slashed its target for the fed funds rate to just above zero, a record low. That should ease growing fears of a deflationary spiral. But guess what? In real terms, interest rates might still be too high. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/314322176573158.mp3 EC127CA5-71DF-43AA-A957-A55B0F71C9A5 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:16:18 -0500 Economy: The Fed slashed its target for the fed funds rate to just above zero, a record low. That should ease growing fears of a deflationary spiral. But guess what? In real terms, interest rates might still be too high. Economy: The Fed slashed its target for the fed funds rate to just above zero, a record low. That should ease growing fears of a deflationary spiral. But guess what? In real terms, interest rates might still be too high. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Economy: Taxpayers are being told that the middle class itself may be in peril if they don't bail out the auto industry. Look behind that tall claim and you'll find a liberal creation myth. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/314322335946883.mp3 985D5D36-B650-4349-BBAC-BA987648ED0A Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:15:00 -0500 Economy: Taxpayers are being told that the middle class itself may be in peril if they don't bail out the auto industry. Look behind that tall claim and you'll find a liberal creation myth. Economy: Taxpayers are being told that the middle class itself may be in peril if they don't bail out the auto industry. Look behind that tall claim and you'll find a liberal creation myth. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes War On Drugs: Something is working in the war on drugs. Prices of cocaine have skyrocketed, purity has fallen, and supply is drying up. Colombia's efforts, now joined by Mexico's, are making a big difference. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/314322455648854.mp3 76A2B453-678C-43B6-81D0-A3A2D8AAF657 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:13:00 -0500 War On Drugs: Something is working in the war on drugs. Prices of cocaine have skyrocketed, purity has fallen, and supply is drying up. Colombia's efforts, now joined by Mexico's, are making a big difference. War On Drugs: Something is working in the war on drugs. Prices of cocaine have skyrocketed, purity has fallen, and supply is drying up. Colombia's efforts, now joined by Mexico's, are making a big difference. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Elitism: Is Democratic New York Gov. David Paterson his own man? If he is, he'll appoint an accomplished leader as senator. If he isn't, he'll kowtow to the party bosses and pick . . . a Kennedy. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/314322689879508.mp3 72BF2708-D2C6-4ABF-B199-1F6D91C05EF9 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:11:31 -0500 Elitism: Is Democratic New York Gov. David Paterson his own man? If he is, he'll appoint an accomplished leader as senator. If he isn't, he'll kowtow to the party bosses and pick . . . a Kennedy. Elitism: Is Democratic New York Gov. David Paterson his own man? If he is, he'll appoint an accomplished leader as senator. If he isn't, he'll kowtow to the party bosses and pick . . . a Kennedy. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Energy Policy: Obama announces his energy team without mentioning a green source of renewable energy that could create jobs, reduce carbon emissions and reinvigorate a vital manufacturing sector - nuclear power. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/314319270470042.mp3 DB02AAC2-32E9-49DD-8981-C9407EB622B7 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:09:44 -0500 Energy Policy: Obama announces his energy team without mentioning a green source of renewable energy that could create jobs, reduce carbon emissions and reinvigorate a vital manufacturing sector - nuclear power. Energy Policy: Obama announces his energy team without mentioning a green source of renewable energy that could create jobs, reduce carbon emissions and reinvigorate a vital manufacturing sector - nuclear power. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Fiscal Crisis: California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is begging for a bailout to close an $11 billion budget gap. He should be pressing for an oil revenue-sharing deal instead. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/314319446718781.mp3 2A488D4A-8A3B-421D-9C1B-6D0E180A274B Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:08:04 -0500 Fiscal Crisis: California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is begging for a bailout to close an $11 billion budget gap. He should be pressing for an oil revenue-sharing deal instead. Fiscal Crisis: California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is begging for a bailout to close an $11 billion budget gap. He should be pressing for an oil revenue-sharing deal instead. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Middle East: President Bush's thanks for ousting Saddam Hussein is to have a pair of shoes thrown at him. If Arabs are so ungrateful for our sacrifices in ridding them of tyranny, should we even bother? <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/314237396852516.mp3 10F55BBE-E751-4786-B22C-DF27799C5F3A Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:22:54 -0500 Middle East: President Bush's thanks for ousting Saddam Hussein is to have a pair of shoes thrown at him. If Arabs are so ungrateful for our sacrifices in ridding them of tyranny, should we even bother? Middle East: President Bush's thanks for ousting Saddam Hussein is to have a pair of shoes thrown at him. If Arabs are so ungrateful for our sacrifices in ridding them of tyranny, should we even bother? 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Election: Now that the '08 tally is official, we note that for the second election in a row, the IBD/TIPP Poll not only came closest to the final margin, but was right on the money - tantamount to hitting a bullet with a bullet. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/314237563678183.mp3 4E26B7D8-3DE9-440E-9211-E54C6B031F58 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:20:39 -0500 Election: Now that the '08 tally is official, we note that for the second election in a row, the IBD/TIPP Poll not only came closest to the final margin, but was right on the money - tantamount to hitting a bullet with a bullet. Election: Now that the '08 tally is official, we note that for the second election in a row, the IBD/TIPP Poll not only came closest to the final margin, but was right on the money - tantamount to hitting a bullet with a bullet. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Latin America: Ecuador lived up to its reputation as a banana republic Monday by defaulting on sovereign debt it easily could have paid. It looks like the real plan may be to bankrupt its own private sector. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/314236851609028.mp3 8EB15CB8-C71A-4880-B5E9-3ABFD3153907 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:19:14 -0500 Latin America: Ecuador lived up to its reputation as a banana republic Monday by defaulting on sovereign debt it easily could have paid. It looks like the real plan may be to bankrupt its own private sector. Latin America: Ecuador lived up to its reputation as a banana republic Monday by defaulting on sovereign debt it easily could have paid. It looks like the real plan may be to bankrupt its own private sector. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Climate Change: The Associated Press warns that the new administration won't have much time to save the planet from a global warming apocalypse. Never mind that the "ticking time bomb" is a dud. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/314237030606167.mp3 6B151B93-C5B1-4C60-8B77-5EDA0D9CE7AF Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:18:13 -0500 Climate Change: The Associated Press warns that the new administration won't have much time to save the planet from a global warming apocalypse. Never mind that the "ticking time bomb" is a dud. Climate Change: The Associated Press warns that the new administration won't have much time to save the planet from a global warming apocalypse. Never mind that the "ticking time bomb" is a dud. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Bailouts: The proposed $15 billion bailout of the Big Three failed in the Senate for one major reason: Some lawmakers stood up to the unions. But their stand may be moot, since automakers may get the money anyway. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/313977740860863.mp3 B3386830-A382-436A-BB51-C54388F51DA7 Sat, 13 Dec 2008 09:20:47 -0500 Bailouts: The proposed $15 billion bailout of the Big Three failed in the Senate for one major reason: Some lawmakers stood up to the unions. But their stand may be moot, since automakers may get the money anyway. Bailouts: The proposed $15 billion bailout of the Big Three failed in the Senate for one major reason: Some lawmakers stood up to the unions. But their stand may be moot, since automakers may get the money anyway. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Energy: Another day, another oil company fleeing the country. No, this isn't Ecuador, the banana republic that just defaulted on its debt after chasing out investors. It's the United States, and what we're seeing is self-defense. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/313977823484200.mp3 318800DB-A77D-4DC1-85D8-25FF545AC5A7 Sat, 13 Dec 2008 09:19:27 -0500 Energy: Another day, another oil company fleeing the country. No, this isn't Ecuador, the banana republic that just defaulted on its debt after chasing out investors. It's the United States, and what we're seeing is self-defense. Energy: Another day, another oil company fleeing the country. No, this isn't Ecuador, the banana republic that just defaulted on its debt after chasing out investors. It's the United States, and what we're seeing is self-defense. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Politics: Barack Obama's apparent choice for Energy secretary is physicist Steven Chu. While there's no question about Chu's brilliance, his political activism is not what the country needs. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/313978611302601.mp3 EED9B1BC-DFA6-4E2A-A4BA-0B423AA68546 Sat, 13 Dec 2008 09:18:05 -0500 Politics: Barack Obama's apparent choice for Energy secretary is physicist Steven Chu. While there's no question about Chu's brilliance, his political activism is not what the country needs. Politics: Barack Obama's apparent choice for Energy secretary is physicist Steven Chu. While there's no question about Chu's brilliance, his political activism is not what the country needs. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Principle: Former Secretary of State Colin Powell wants his party stripped of the Reaganite values that won it the presidency for 20 of the last 28 years. Meet the "Grand Obama Party." <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/313978788690461.mp3 57E88BA7-5AC3-40A0-8990-2C41FA805759 Sat, 13 Dec 2008 09:17:03 -0500 Principle: Former Secretary of State Colin Powell wants his party stripped of the Reaganite values that won it the presidency for 20 of the last 28 years. Meet the "Grand Obama Party." Principle: Former Secretary of State Colin Powell wants his party stripped of the Reaganite values that won it the presidency for 20 of the last 28 years. Meet the "Grand Obama Party." 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Middle East: It is widely assumed that the biggest victim of a nuclear Iran would be Israel. In fact, freedom-loving Muslims in neighboring countries know they have at least as much to fear. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/313891875532161.mp3 31D0195A-AD77-460F-A520-0DA2A13801B5 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 22:00:16 -0500 Middle East: It is widely assumed that the biggest victim of a nuclear Iran would be Israel. In fact, freedom-loving Muslims in neighboring countries know they have at least as much to fear. Middle East: It is widely assumed that the biggest victim of a nuclear Iran would be Israel. In fact, freedom-loving Muslims in neighboring countries know they have at least as much to fear. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Energy: The U.S. trade gap widened a surprising 7% in October to $57.2 billion. Why? Despite lower prices, oil imports rose $1.1 billion, another sign of our continued dependence on foreign supplies. But there's a solution. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/313892109107330.mp3 CD044E9C-F226-4BE6-BF85-8CA31463BD71 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 21:59:14 -0500 Energy: The U.S. trade gap widened a surprising 7% in October to $57.2 billion. Why? Despite lower prices, oil imports rose $1.1 billion, another sign of our continued dependence on foreign supplies. But there's a solution. Energy: The U.S. trade gap widened a surprising 7% in October to $57.2 billion. Why? Despite lower prices, oil imports rose $1.1 billion, another sign of our continued dependence on foreign supplies. But there's a solution. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Politics: If reviving the Big Three is important, we still think the best solution is a bankruptcy reorganization. But if Congress insists on a bailout and a car czar, someone with a record like Mitt Romney could be the answer. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/313892314464564.mp3 E2D0A217-E9C1-45B7-87B2-3DBBD28EC197 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 21:58:29 -0500 Politics: If reviving the Big Three is important, we still think the best solution is a bankruptcy reorganization. But if Congress insists on a bailout and a car czar, someone with a record like Mitt Romney could be the answer. Politics: If reviving the Big Three is important, we still think the best solution is a bankruptcy reorganization. But if Congress insists on a bailout and a car czar, someone with a record like Mitt Romney could be the answer. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Climate Change: When the United Nations insists that man-made global warming is now proved beyond doubt, it's practicing one of the few things it has proved itself good at: censorship of dissenting viewpoints. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/313892396478678.mp3 F24F31A3-839A-46C3-B518-9C1988628A19 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 21:56:43 -0500 Climate Change: When the United Nations insists that man-made global warming is now proved beyond doubt, it's practicing one of the few things it has proved itself good at: censorship of dissenting viewpoints. Climate Change: When the United Nations insists that man-made global warming is now proved beyond doubt, it's practicing one of the few things it has proved itself good at: censorship of dissenting viewpoints. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Auto Bailout: As the Big Three get closer to securing billions in aid from Congress, what was once called a "bailout" has turned into a plan to nationalize the car companies. Bankruptcy is still the better idea. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/313804320651528.mp3 AF20D1A1-0C7A-4CC4-B3B1-54747EFAAFF2 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:30:10 -0500 Auto Bailout: As the Big Three get closer to securing billions in aid from Congress, what was once called a "bailout" has turned into a plan to nationalize the car companies. Bankruptcy is still the better idea. Auto Bailout: As the Big Three get closer to securing billions in aid from Congress, what was once called a "bailout" has turned into a plan to nationalize the car companies. Bankruptcy is still the better idea. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Latin America: With oil, Venezuela's Hugo Chavez fueled a revolution based on Marxism and his own swaggering persona. But with oil prices now plunging, he and his near-dictatorship may also go bust. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/313804515539863.mp3 445CF303-69F7-4D19-9E87-7DCAADBAA10C Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:28:58 -0500 Latin America: With oil, Venezuela's Hugo Chavez fueled a revolution based on Marxism and his own swaggering persona. But with oil prices now plunging, he and his near-dictatorship may also go bust. Latin America: With oil, Venezuela's Hugo Chavez fueled a revolution based on Marxism and his own swaggering persona. But with oil prices now plunging, he and his near-dictatorship may also go bust. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes War On Terror: Rock musicians are protesting the use of their music as an interrogation technique on captured jihadists. Tell us where the bomb is, Khalid, or we play "Disco Duck" one more time. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/313804482055895.mp3 3AF58715-A7C1-4348-AE6C-7E6566AC12F7 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:28:15 -0500 War On Terror: Rock musicians are protesting the use of their music as an interrogation technique on captured jihadists. Tell us where the bomb is, Khalid, or we play "Disco Duck" one more time. War On Terror: Rock musicians are protesting the use of their music as an interrogation technique on captured jihadists. Tell us where the bomb is, Khalid, or we play "Disco Duck" one more time. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Media: Some journalists out there seem to be actually rooting for a new economic depression — the very thing that will hurt them more than it will hurt many others. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/313804686365797.mp3 A4EEFC29-D738-4AAF-B9F0-A44E59EDB36A Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:27:37 -0500 Media: Some journalists out there seem to be actually rooting for a new economic depression — the very thing that will hurt them more than it will hurt many others. Media: Some journalists out there seem to be actually rooting for a new economic depression — the very thing that will hurt them more than it will hurt many others. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Leadership: The media had a frenzy Tuesday with the "stunning" news that Illinois Democratic Gov. Rod Blagojevich had been arrested on corruption charges. The only thing stunning is it doesn't happen more often. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/313718765349437.mp3 3D71061C-D56A-440F-9B53-4418D3CD9569 Tue, 9 Dec 2008 21:58:08 -0500 Leadership: The media had a frenzy Tuesday with the "stunning" news that Illinois Democratic Gov. Rod Blagojevich had been arrested on corruption charges. The only thing stunning is it doesn't happen more often. Leadership: The media had a frenzy Tuesday with the "stunning" news that Illinois Democratic Gov. Rod Blagojevich had been arrested on corruption charges. The only thing stunning is it doesn't happen more often. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Mortgage Meltdown: Democrats first circled the wagons around the Community Reinvestment Act, aided by their friends in the media. Now regulators have joined them. It's called CYA. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/313718923222067.mp3 016CD206-A882-4D67-88F5-B4E256265474 Tue, 9 Dec 2008 21:57:28 -0500 Mortgage Meltdown: Democrats first circled the wagons around the Community Reinvestment Act, aided by their friends in the media. Now regulators have joined them. It's called CYA. Mortgage Meltdown: Democrats first circled the wagons around the Community Reinvestment Act, aided by their friends in the media. Now regulators have joined them. It's called CYA. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Environment: Barack Obama meets with Al Gore to discuss global warming, green jobs and his energy team. Did they also discuss how their policies will put America's ailing economy in a deep freeze? <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/313718783802101.mp3 D11852B6-869C-4339-AE91-1482E2D38410 Tue, 9 Dec 2008 21:56:33 -0500 Environment: Barack Obama meets with Al Gore to discuss global warming, green jobs and his energy team. Did they also discuss how their policies will put America's ailing economy in a deep freeze? Environment: Barack Obama meets with Al Gore to discuss global warming, green jobs and his energy team. Did they also discuss how their policies will put America's ailing economy in a deep freeze? 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Foreclosures: A new federal report shows that most bailed-out borrowers slip back into default within six months. Will Washington now throw more good (taxpayer) money after bad? <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/313719048815277.mp3 A8E913C2-8971-48B3-8315-2103FA056EB8 Tue, 9 Dec 2008 21:55:52 -0500 Foreclosures: A new federal report shows that most bailed-out borrowers slip back into default within six months. Will Washington now throw more good (taxpayer) money after bad? Foreclosures: A new federal report shows that most bailed-out borrowers slip back into default within six months. Will Washington now throw more good (taxpayer) money after bad? 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Economy: President-elect Barack Obama argues big tax hikes on the rich are needed in part to help redress the growing wealth gap in America. Unfortunately, that argument doesn't pan out when you look at the data. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/313631733825732.mp3 87BF8725-F4CF-426B-AB60-C69F452B0C5B Mon, 8 Dec 2008 23:59:15 -0500 Economy: President-elect Barack Obama argues big tax hikes on the rich are needed in part to help redress the growing wealth gap in America. Unfortunately, that argument doesn't pan out when you look at the data. Economy: President-elect Barack Obama argues big tax hikes on the rich are needed in part to help redress the growing wealth gap in America. Unfortunately, that argument doesn't pan out when you look at the data. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Defense: A ballistic missile launched from Alaska is shot down by an interceptor launched from California. With threats from North Korea to Iran, it's time to ignore the skeptics and fully fund missile defense. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/313631949573601.mp3 CB5B42E2-21FD-49AF-B780-DFD7517E373E Mon, 8 Dec 2008 23:58:43 -0500 Defense: A ballistic missile launched from Alaska is shot down by an interceptor launched from California. With threats from North Korea to Iran, it's time to ignore the skeptics and fully fund missile defense. Defense: A ballistic missile launched from Alaska is shot down by an interceptor launched from California. With threats from North Korea to Iran, it's time to ignore the skeptics and fully fund missile defense. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes The Law: Barack Obama is encouraging laid-off workers who are occupying a shut-down window and door factory to continue their sit-in. Is it the president's job to endorse criminal activity? <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/313632178382716.mp3 DEC665A4-933E-43FB-84B0-4DF67B36F8D9 Mon, 8 Dec 2008 23:57:56 -0500 The Law: Barack Obama is encouraging laid-off workers who are occupying a shut-down window and door factory to continue their sit-in. Is it the president's job to endorse criminal activity? The Law: Barack Obama is encouraging laid-off workers who are occupying a shut-down window and door factory to continue their sit-in. Is it the president's job to endorse criminal activity? 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Africa: Another humanitarian crisis has hit Zimbabwe, where hundreds, maybe thousands, are dying from cholera. Will its Marxist president ever be held responsible? <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/313632111430433.mp3 FD50AFCF-C201-492E-92E8-7610FC30B0D6 Mon, 8 Dec 2008 23:55:49 -0500 Africa: Another humanitarian crisis has hit Zimbabwe, where hundreds, maybe thousands, are dying from cholera. Will its Marxist president ever be held responsible? Africa: Another humanitarian crisis has hit Zimbabwe, where hundreds, maybe thousands, are dying from cholera. Will its Marxist president ever be held responsible? 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Transition: Barack Obama's election has Big Labor strutting with confidence. But what union bosses such as Andy Stern want should give any president pause. Can Obama stand up to them? <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/313632309443274.mp3 362D7DAE-49DE-4396-A17D-D1F2F35D4F0A Mon, 8 Dec 2008 23:55:14 -0500 Transition: Barack Obama's election has Big Labor strutting with confidence. But what union bosses such as Andy Stern want should give any president pause. Can Obama stand up to them? Transition: Barack Obama's election has Big Labor strutting with confidence. But what union bosses such as Andy Stern want should give any president pause. Can Obama stand up to them? 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Politics: The election of a Republican as the first-ever Vietnamese-American congressman is not an "odd news" item. Joseph Cao represents the future of the GOP — if it wants success. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/313632447473177.mp3 35F47B06-B8CF-4FFE-AB52-A245AD8326B9 Mon, 8 Dec 2008 23:54:19 -0500 Politics: The election of a Republican as the first-ever Vietnamese-American congressman is not an "odd news" item. Joseph Cao represents the future of the GOP — if it wants success. Politics: The election of a Republican as the first-ever Vietnamese-American congressman is not an "odd news" item. Joseph Cao represents the future of the GOP — if it wants success. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Bailout: GM, Ford, Chrysler and Congress seem to be inching toward some sort of bailout that would give Washington unprecedented control over these major American companies. This is no way to help Detroit. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/313373158944445.mp3 F5CE0FD6-5BBF-48FB-B816-21F30D337EC5 Thu, 4 Dec 2008 14:40:21 -0500 Bailout: GM, Ford, Chrysler and Congress seem to be inching toward some sort of bailout that would give Washington unprecedented control over these major American companies. This is no way to help Detroit. Bailout: GM, Ford, Chrysler and Congress seem to be inching toward some sort of bailout that would give Washington unprecedented control over these major American companies. This is no way to help Detroit. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes The Hemisphere: A Russian warship passes through the Panama Canal for the first time since World War II. Is it a mere annoyance or the beginning of a challenge in America's backyard? <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/313373305848176.mp3 A7CAAE39-5528-4755-B7C0-DA520D433708 Fri, 5 Dec 2008 14:40:20 -0500 The Hemisphere: A Russian warship passes through the Panama Canal for the first time since World War II. Is it a mere annoyance or the beginning of a challenge in America's backyard? The Hemisphere: A Russian warship passes through the Panama Canal for the first time since World War II. Is it a mere annoyance or the beginning of a challenge in America's backyard? 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Transition: Amid the heavyweights on Barack Obama's economic team, his choice for trade rep doesn't measure up. Congressman Xavier Becerra is not only a protectionist, he would compromise U.S. moral authority. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/313373483205135.mp3 64ACB45B-F01F-4F1E-A88B-68CFC969F832 Fri, 5 Dec 2008 14:40:19 -0500 Energy: Transition: Amid the heavyweights on Barack Obama's economic team, his choice for trade rep doesn't measure up. Congressman Xavier Becerra is not only a protectionist, he would compromise U.S. moral authority. Energy: Transition: Amid the heavyweights on Barack Obama's economic team, his choice for trade rep doesn't measure up. Congressman Xavier Becerra is not only a protectionist, he would compromise U.S. moral authority. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Energy: Globalism: The experts said China and India were the new economic "juggernauts" — strong, independent and insulated even from America's financial woes. The experts were wrong. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/313373737218627.mp3 9D9E4158-829D-4BEF-9C1B-4CF39007371E Fri, 5 Dec 2008 14:40:18 -0500 Globalism: The experts said China and India were the new economic "juggernauts" — strong, independent and insulated even from America's financial woes. The experts were wrong. Globalism: The experts said China and India were the new economic "juggernauts" — strong, independent and insulated even from America's financial woes. The experts were wrong. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Energy: In the face of plummeting oil prices, President-elect Obama abandons resurrecting the windfall profits tax on oil companies. It was a bad idea at any price. Now, will he also face reality and let them drill? <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/313287539459542.mp3 816DF874-B57D-488D-9E65-A8074F3D132A Thu, 4 Dec 2008 21:40:17 -0500 Energy: In the face of plummeting oil prices, President-elect Obama abandons resurrecting the windfall profits tax on oil companies. It was a bad idea at any price. Now, will he also face reality and let them drill? Energy: In the face of plummeting oil prices, President-elect Obama abandons resurrecting the windfall profits tax on oil companies. It was a bad idea at any price. Now, will he also face reality and let them drill? 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Globalism: Terrorists tried to drive India and Pakistan to war by their attack on Mumbai. They failed. But signs are pointing to a deepening U.S.-India alliance instead. It may be the final result of the war on terror. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/313287687676468.mp3 4D377AE9-C1F9-43AD-878E-E874BF1C08E1 Thu, 4 Dec 2008 21:39:14 -0500 Globalism: Terrorists tried to drive India and Pakistan to war by their attack on Mumbai. They failed. But signs are pointing to a deepening U.S.-India alliance instead. It may be the final result of the war on terror. Globalism: Terrorists tried to drive India and Pakistan to war by their attack on Mumbai. They failed. But signs are pointing to a deepening U.S.-India alliance instead. It may be the final result of the war on terror. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Justice: Trial lawyer Gerry Spence, the famed buckskin barrister, is claiming that attorneys mean more to the country than doctors. He won't be calling a law school professor, though, when his appendix ruptures. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/313287536709238.mp3 EA5A40A8-D97E-401B-8B07-180AF28CF88C Thu, 4 Dec 2008 21:38:19 -0500 Justice: Trial lawyer Gerry Spence, the famed buckskin barrister, is claiming that attorneys mean more to the country than doctors. He won't be calling a law school professor, though, when his appendix ruptures. Justice: Trial lawyer Gerry Spence, the famed buckskin barrister, is claiming that attorneys mean more to the country than doctors. He won't be calling a law school professor, though, when his appendix ruptures. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Taxes: President-elect Obama's plan to cut the capital gains tax rate on investments made in small and startup businesses could be the antidote our ailing economy needs — unless the dose is too small. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/313287849252336.mp3 A2610234-487E-47E6-94C2-DE6A99D8EAD0 Thu, 4 Dec 2008 21:37:17 -0500 Taxes: President-elect Obama's plan to cut the capital gains tax rate on investments made in small and startup businesses could be the antidote our ailing economy needs — unless the dose is too small. Taxes: President-elect Obama's plan to cut the capital gains tax rate on investments made in small and startup businesses could be the antidote our ailing economy needs — unless the dose is too small. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Taxation: While Speaker Pelosi prepares another massive bailout package for President Obama's desk come January, an upstart congressman from Texas has an intriguing idea — bail out the taxpayers instead. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/313284571794137.mp3 96A16059-F2B6-4692-B4AD-7082A4471F4D Thu, 4 Dec 2008 21:36:32 -0500 Taxation: While Speaker Pelosi prepares another massive bailout package for President Obama's desk come January, an upstart congressman from Texas has an intriguing idea — bail out the taxpayers instead. Taxation: While Speaker Pelosi prepares another massive bailout package for President Obama's desk come January, an upstart congressman from Texas has an intriguing idea — bail out the taxpayers instead. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Economy: Stimulating the economy with massive new investments in "green" infrastructure seems to be a popular idea, and President-elect Obama has made it a centerpiece of his program. Will it work? We doubt it. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/313199997499579.mp3 6C60FBC1-79CD-4949-BABF-A08D6BEC2093 Wed, 3 Dec 2008 21:52:50 -0500 Economy: Stimulating the economy with massive new investments in "green" infrastructure seems to be a popular idea, and President-elect Obama has made it a centerpiece of his program. Will it work? We doubt it. Economy: Stimulating the economy with massive new investments in "green" infrastructure seems to be a popular idea, and President-elect Obama has made it a centerpiece of his program. Will it work? We doubt it. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Strategic Defense: The Air Force's airborne laser program passes yet another test, proving "unproven" missile defense once again. The question is not whether we can get it to work, but whether we can afford not to. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/313200098670482.mp3 E4B5548F-9D44-4E91-925A-886EB9E326DF Wed, 3 Dec 2008 21:50:03 -0500 Strategic Defense: The Air Force's airborne laser program passes yet another test, proving "unproven" missile defense once again. The question is not whether we can get it to work, but whether we can afford not to. Strategic Defense: The Air Force's airborne laser program passes yet another test, proving "unproven" missile defense once again. The question is not whether we can get it to work, but whether we can afford not to. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Indicators: As if we weren't in enough of a funk, the National Bureau of Economic Research now tells us a recession started 12 months ago. Don't forget, though, that NBER could be just as long in pegging its end. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/313200204184293.mp3 717D7347-88C3-43A9-A43F-805AA6A6C59E Wed, 3 Dec 2008 21:48:31 -0500 Indicators: As if we weren't in enough of a funk, the National Bureau of Economic Research now tells us a recession started 12 months ago. Don't forget, though, that NBER could be just as long in pegging its end. Indicators: As if we weren't in enough of a funk, the National Bureau of Economic Research now tells us a recession started 12 months ago. Don't forget, though, that NBER could be just as long in pegging its end. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Socialized Medicine: "Consensus" has become one of the scariest words in America. It means officials have reached agreement on how to fleece the public. And it's being used in the same breath as "universal health care." <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/313200292433939.mp3 9F0A0B10-A9B9-4CDB-B73D-C44D6CAF9300 Wed, 3 Dec 2008 21:47:22 -0500 Socialized Medicine: "Consensus" has become one of the scariest words in America. It means officials have reached agreement on how to fleece the public. And it's being used in the same breath as "universal health care." Socialized Medicine: "Consensus" has become one of the scariest words in America. It means officials have reached agreement on how to fleece the public. And it's being used in the same breath as "universal health care." 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes Economy: So it's official - the U.S. economy entered a recession in January. But that's very old news. Now we should be focusing our attention on what to do next to keep it from getting worse. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/313114028187777.mp3 3769B905-B815-4B18-9AF7-15EE0736CED6 Tue, 2 Dec 2008 20:39:42 -0500 Economy: So it's official - the U.S. economy entered a recession in January. But that's very old news. Now we should be focusing our attention on what to do next to keep it from getting worse. Economy: So it's official - the U.S. economy entered a recession in January. But that's very old news. Now we should be focusing our attention on what to do next to keep it from getting worse. 5:00 Investor's Business Daily editorial, opinion, politics, society, culture, IBDeditorials.com, Investors Business Daily, OutloudOpinion, OutloudOpinion.com no yes War On Terror: U.S. warnings beginning in October of an imminent terror attack didn't save India. And if Democrats continue to doubt the value of aggressive terrorist surveillance, America can expect the same fate. <br /> By OutloudOpinion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://media.libsyn.com/media/ibdeditorials/313114177076938.mp3 0222CCF3-1E7C-42EA-985D-30250219BE2F Tue, 2 Dec 2008 20:38:23 -0500 War On Terror: U.S. warnings beginning in October of an imminent terror attack didn't save India. And if Democrats continue to doubt the value of aggressive terrorist surveillance, America can expect the same fate. War On Terror: U.S. warnings beginning in October of an imminent terror attack didn't save India. And if Democrats continue to doubt the value of aggressive terrorist surveillance, America can expect the same fate. 5:00