Left Should Rethink Market Ideas

Amid the luring reminders of the left that capitalism is evil, wealthy entrepreneurs are greedy, and George W. Bush is a big fat idiot, there is one beacon of light that leads me away from the sycophantic saps: basic economics. Sen. Barack Obama seeks to reassure his followers by claiming he will cut taxes for 95 percent of Americans and punish those scoundrels who gouge at the pump for no purpose other than to earn a shiny new penny. Along with “Papa Bear” Bill O’Reilly, Obama says the oil executives are shamelessly bathing in their massive oil profits. The shrill Nancy Pelosi, whose brilliant economic intellect states that the reason why gas prices are exorbitant is because “we have two oilmen in the White House,” comforts him. There is one word the Democrats want Americans to remember: greed. Yes, greed exists. Greed is the impetus for free market competition, which helps keep prices low and builds incentive for the production of better goods. However, there is more to the tale.

Local Resident Aims to Educate Sudanese Youths

When Nyuol Tong was only five years old, he was beaten in his home by North Sudanese militiamen, who threatened to kill him.

Twelve years later, Tong has found freedom – and purpose – in Santa Barbara, where he runs his nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing education to the Sudanese people. With more life experience under his belt before high school graduation than most people can boast of in a lifetime, 17-year-old Nyuol sees his mission as only just beginning.

Legends

There’s nothing better than Major League Baseball in October. With the feel-good Rays waiting for a White Sox/Twins playoff-for-the-playoffs, this is getting to be the stuff of legends.

Let the Tortillas Fly for Gaucho Soccer

Let me begin by saying I am not a member of the Locos leadership. I am in the band, but do not hold a leadership role. I don’t cheer on my Gauchos to have something to put on a résumé, make friends, or give me an excuse to drink. I cheer on the Gauchos because I love them. I enjoy games, and whether we win or lose, I make a point of getting to the next one. I witnessed our drubbing by Wake Forest last weekend. I could handle that. What I could not comprehend was the announcement before the game threatening to eject any fan that threw a tortilla.

A.S. Partially Funds Various Campus Groups

During the first meeting of the 2008-09 school year, the Associated Students Finance Board provided $6,070 to 13 groups, leaving $396,204.15 in its coffers for the rest of the year.

Board members partially funded requests from the Business Economics Association, Mock Trial, Active Minds and Colleges Against Cancer while also tabling a request from the A.S. president in the four-hour meeting. In addition, the board distributed a $250 start-up fund to nine groups.

Workers Rally At City Hall

With employee labor contracts expiring today, Santa Barbara union workers will rally in front of City Hall to draw attention to their demands.

The Service Employees International Union Local 620 – which represents over 840 Santa Barbara City employees – will hold a rally today at 5:15 p.m. at City Hall. The union announced that the rally will be a display of solidarity rather than a demonstration against the city.

Blotter

Cliffhanger
Sat. Sept. 27, 12:27 a.m. – A deputy was patrolling the 6600 block of Del Playa Drive when an intoxicated male stumbled directly into him.

The deputy quickly deduced that the 19-year-old male was blind drunk. The officer told the man to take a seat on the curb.

Full Audio Interview with Three 6 Mafia.

Audio interview with Three 6 mafia.

Nader Brings Independent Views to SB

Ralph Nader assumed the spotlight in Corwin Pavilion yesterday, speaking out against the deficiencies of his political rivals and defending his position as a viable candidate in the 2008 Presidential race.

UCSB Notches Big Win

Winning at Indiana is no easy task. The Hoosiers (4-2-2), currently ranked 10th in the country and holders of seven national titles, rarely lose in Bloomington.