Posted by: tarkenton
on Aug 23, 2012
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The definition of insanity, according to the popular quote from
Albert Einstein, is “doing the same thing over and over again and
expecting different results.” Someone needs to send that memo to the
California state legislature, because they need an intervention!
Posted by: tarkenton
on Aug 22, 2012
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All the elements of the American economy—and small business people in
particular—are still waiting for recovery. In an election year, we have
the opportunity to determine our course for the next four years—and the
decision will surely have a big impact on what policies we put in
place. The November election must be about ideas, so that the American
people can make a real choice.
Posted by: tarkenton
on Aug 15, 2012
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Lots of politicians like to score political points by bashing
“greedy” businesses. This company is cheating people. That company is
price gouging. This company is a monopoly. The message is business is
bad. But that couldn’t be farther from the truth.
Posted by: tarkenton
on Aug 13, 2012
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It doesn’t take the monthly jobs report to show that business is
struggling. Small business owners know that from experience. And while
July’s report was a lot better than the past few months, it’s not
enough.
Posted by: tarkenton
on Aug 10, 2012
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The American education system is at the core of our culture. The
better we prepare our young people, the brighter our future is. But
right now, we are not getting great results from our education system.
We spend more money per student than anyone, but finish in the middle of
the pack. Why?