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I'm a political writer and analyst who has been involved in politics since I was nine years old. It is my passion. I'm a believer that the capitalism that works best is the one in which the amassing of power is limited (and not amplified) by government. I'm a Leo and, despite the seriousness of things I usually write about, have a bit of a sense of humor. I can take a punch, and typically do. I am not always right, and love to hear from readers about what they'd do differently. Probably the best part of my job is the interaction I get to have with people I've never met, all of whom are glad to share their two cents on why I am a genius/jerk/scumbag/hero. With that in mind, please feel free to comment on any of my stories (I read them all) or, if the matter is more personal, to contact me directly at john@benzinga.com

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Wal-Mart: America's True Welfare Queen
07/12/2012 - 2:40pm
Editor's Note: This is an opinion-based contributor piece. The views expressed by the author do not necessarily reflect Benzinga. If America ever descends to hell in a handbasket, it will be Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) that imports the carefully crafted, four-cents-an-hour basket straight from a Chinese labor camp. How can I be so sure?
Ron Paul's Big Moment: Final Pre-Iowa GOP Debate Tonight
12/15/2011 - 6:38pm
He has millions of volunteers, tens of millions of dollars, and one consistent message. After tonight's 9 p.m EST debate, only one question will remain for Ron Paul: Is he a plausible presidential nominee for the Republicans?
How Will End of Iraq War Impact the Economy?
12/15/2011 - 4:16pm
It might be a classic case of a negative result emerging from a positive event. Today marked the official end to the Iraq War — a nine year odyssey that cost trillions of dollars and ruined hundreds of thousands of lives. The war began when George W.
US Factory Output Dropped Like a Rock...Blame Chevy?
12/15/2011 - 2:30pm
Once again, the sagging housing market strikes a blow on the American economy's recovery.
NFL Signs on for Ten More Years of Television
12/15/2011 - 1:28pm
If you enjoy lazy football Sundays as much as I do, your outlook for the next decade just got a lot brighter.
Is China Launching a Trade War?
12/14/2011 - 4:33pm
Today's report that China has added additional tariffs to US automaker SUVs and midsize and large cars suggests that they certainly are. The new tariffs, which add up to nearly 22 percent of the import prices, are a slap in the face to both American automakers and the Obama Administration.
Coke Moving into Middle East Market
12/14/2011 - 2:03pm
Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) announced today that it has reached an agreement to buy half of Saudi Arabia's Aujan Industries' drinks business. If you're a Benzinga Pro subscriber, you probably heard about this as soon as the story broke this morning.
Feeling Suicidal? There's a Facebook App for That, Too
12/13/2011 - 2:02pm
Facebook launched a new program Tuesday, aiming to connect suicidal users with crisis hotlines and immediate, online crisis counselors.
Rumor: Apple to Buy Israeli Company Anobit
12/13/2011 - 1:09pm
Halfway around the globe, rumors are flying that Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is preparing to buy Israeli flash storage technology maker Anobit for as much as $500 million.
Southwest Just Bought a TON of Boeing's New 737s
12/13/2011 - 12:39pm
I guess I never really thought about how many airplanes an airline would need. Surely, they'd be a major purchase that would get bought in batches, a few a time, right?

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