States with high unemployment have high income taxes and high unionization.

Jim Lindgren at the Volokh Conspiracy concludes that "High Unemployment States Have High Income Taxes or High Unionization or Both." So what is the solution that Obama offers for this country's economic problems? He gives the orthodox Democratic response to all policy questions - higher income taxes and higher unionization.

Of course, a fundamental part of the Democratic faith is that increased taxes do not affect behavior. Obama and Democrats believe that people will continue to work hard, invest their money and take entrepreneurial risk regardless of how high marginal tax rates are. Reality, experience and facts can not be allowed to interfere with that faith.

Please, Mr. Lindgren, don't expect mere facts to overcome the faith commitment of Obama and the Democrats. They plan to follow their faith regardless of the consequences to the country.