Comments on: Trickle Down Economics on Broadway

By: Randy R Cox

Randy R Cox — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:43:50 +0000

In the 19th century they called it "Horse and Sparrow" with the theory that if you feed the horse enough oats, some will filter through to the road for the Sparrows to eat.

By: Des

Des — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:57:23 +0000

The planet where under Jimmy Carter we had 20% interest rates, double digit unemployment, high inflation, gas shortages, etc… People who think our economy is currently "ruined" aren't looking closely enough at history. Tax cuts under Reagan led to decades of growth, which has allowed unprecedented levels of home ownership and wealth (if you think our poor are the same as the rest of the world's poor, you should try a trip to another country). There have been cheats in the system due to deregulation, and I agree that should be addressed. In this specific article, I believe the author points out something important. The same people who rail against "corporate welfare" are happy when that welfare assists businesses they like.

By: curt

curt — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:55:03 +0000

trickle down ecnon has sent our economy to ruin. Everyday new headlines reveal how the cheaters at the top have taken huge salaries and stolen billions in the era of deregulation. Your economic philosophy has been made a mockery of…what planet do you live on?

By: Stage Right

Stage Right — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 07:04:53 +0000

Gordon:

“Theatre” is very American too, I assure you. Check out the names of all the Broadway houses as listed here at Playbill.com: http://www.playbill.com/events/listing/1.html

My Favorite Year (by the way, YOU used the British spelling) has already been done… http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Favorite_Year_(musical)

Analyze This could make a pretty fun play, not sure about a musical

I really like the idea of color of money…

Not sure about the staging of the other two though.. it would be a challenge to handle the scenic elements.

Thanks for reading!

By: Des

Des — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 09:02:25 +0000

I can’t wait for the resident Liberals here to try and defend this nonsense. When Republicans ask for tax cuts for businesses (even small ones), they’re accused of “Only caring about the rich,” but when rich Democrats fight tax increases (or even ask for tax breaks for themselves), it’s because, “Art is so important.”

I never fail to be amused at the ridiculous leaps of logic that pass for cogent thought on the Left.

By: Jihad Jimmy, Minister of War Crimes and Chief Defender of the Faith

Jihad Jimmy, Minister of War Crimes and Chief Defender of the Faith — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 07:06:04 +0000

What Broadway needs is a Joe-the-Plumber-y kind of guy. One who will be able to ask the tough questions about stimulating Broadway “from the bottom up”, and possibly shed some light as to how the restaurants, hotels, carpentry shops, costume makers… and even dry cleaners will “have a chance at success, too”.

By: BevfromNYC

BevfromNYC — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 00:25:20 +0000

“Nimby, the Musical” On Tour would play really well in Cape Cod too! The songs write themselves. “Windmill of No Kind”. Poor Kennedys and Cronkites, what will happen to their yacht races?!?

By: Thomas Talionis

Thomas Talionis — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 23:11:54 +0000

Hmmm . . . ‘Ron Paul Is Lonely’ That song writes itself.

By: Thomas Talionis

Thomas Talionis — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 23:10:49 +0000

Since you brought him up, we really missed the boat with Jack Kemp. I was sure he was going to be McCain’s running mate.

We need a true free market capitalist in Washington. Ron Paul is lonely.

By: Gary Eaton

Gary Eaton — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 23:06:32 +0000

NIMBY, The Musical?
Do Kerry and Kennedy sing?