The Jason Stapleton Program

Trump is going to be in Missouri today talking with a group of blue collar workers about tax cuts.

If any of them are hoping for specifics, they're going to be disappointed since Trump won't be offering up an actual plan. Rather he'll be pontificating and waxing unpoetically about the need for tax reform. (as if that was even in question.)

Frankly, I get tired of hearing politicians drone on about the importance of tax reform and then seeing nothing get done. The truth is, Trump can't talk about specifics because he doesn't have any. His tax plan died with Obamacare reform. The money to make his tax plan worked came from cuts in Obamacare.

I use the term "cuts" loosely since they wouldn't go into effect for ten years and the likelihood of them ever being implemented was close to zero.

No, this speech is just another set of empty promises and pipe dreams designed to rally the base and give the appearance Trump is actually working for the people.

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Italy is trying to get a basic income passed. We've talked about this before when we discussed the pros and cons of a universal basic income here in America.

I thought it would be a good idea to run back through it again.

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Jason

It pains me even to take time discussing the idiotic notion that price gouging is somehow evil or even bad for the economy. Most economists don't even bother explaining it because it seems ridiculous to spend time arguing that prices changes relative to demand are somehow a bad thing.

But it is this very lack of clarification from those in a position to give it that creates the window of opportunity social justice warriors need to spread disinformation.

Most of them are just Johnny and Susie DoGooders who lack the education necessary to understand what they're advocating for but that doesn't make their ideas any less destructive.

The truth is that price gouging is a good thing. It's a necessary thing for an economy to function correctly. Anyone who says differently is either lying to you or don't know what they're talking about.

Today I'll discuss a couple of price gouging examples in Texas and how it helps ensure goods and resources go where they are most needed.

We'll also discuss Antifa, the violent protests in Berkeley and Trump's decision to recent the ban on police militarization.

Big day today. Enjoy the show!

Jason

I'm fond of this saying. I use it a lot when I teach. I use it because, before I can help someone change their life I first have to get them to take responsibility for where they are. From there I can help them get where they want to go.

I think it's only a matter of time before Trump gets blamed for the recent disaster in Texas. It won't be his fault. No president can be held responsible for the weak reaction of 10,000 government workers. But that's not going to keep the media from blaming him.

What get's me fired up is the expectation by those in the media that it is governments responsibility to make sure you get out of town before disaster strikes.

Keep in mind this wasn't a tornado. The citizens of Houston had days to get out of the city. If you waited until the last minute, you might have had trouble leaving, but you had more than enough notice that a major storm was coming.

So if you didn't get out who's fault is it? If you haven't guessed, it's your fault. One of the great frustrations I have is how little personal responsibility people have these days. It's always somebody else's problem. It's someone else's fault. I'm sick of it. Man up. Take responsibility for your self and your family. Manage your business and grow up. Stop waiting for someone to show up and hold your hand.

It's great to be back in the studio this week, thanks so much for being part of the show. And if you're ready to change your life here's something I think might help.
http://www.jasonstapleton.com/kickstart

Talking with Tom is always a pleasure, and this interview was no exception.

I wanted to talk with Tom about the current state of the Libertarian Party, the recent attacks he's been getting from Nicholas Sarwark the parties current chair and I wanted to find out from him what he thought needed to happen for our message to grow.

Tom was in rare form. I expected him to respond in his typical "water off a duck's back" dismissal. Tom has always been gracious even when attacked.

Today was different. I felt like the comments from Sarwark struck a nerve and he made no bones about how he felt.

In the end, I came away feeling the way I always do after a conversation with Tom. I was inspired, empowered and hopeful that with men like him behind the microphone, preaching the liberty message, we may just find a way to win.

Jason

P.S. Here's where to get Tom's free books!
http://www.TomsFreeBooks.com

I apologize in advance for the poor audio in this episode. I don't have my system set up in the new studio yet, and I'm using a simple USB mic, and the audio is a bit poppy.

I know a lot of you are interested in my thoughts on Charlottesville and the violence we've seen over the last week.

Here are my thoughts, as clear as I can make them.

Jason