Rick Kelo – The Return of Classical Liberalism

Despite the fact that the government is put in place to serve and protect the people, many of their institutional decisions and actions have drastically detrimental effects on large portions of the population. There is no simply answer as to why, despite their calling, the government makes these decisions, and often they are the consequences of a different, seemingly beneficial, piece of legislation. Many economists have remained vocal advocates for many of the financial decisions that the government has made in recent years. For Richard Arthur Kelo, tax recruiter atTaxScout Inc. and an expert on finance and the economy, these decisions are part of a larger and more systemic mentality that the government has and which he feels is ultimately detrimental to the people.

With an MBA in Finance from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Richard Kelo knows what he is talking about. He has worked in finance for more than a decade and is one of the most respected financial recruiters in the country. He believes in classical liberalism, the political ideology that values the freedom of individuals, including the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and markets, as well as limited government. Classical liberalists such as Benjamin Franklin have warned the nation against the dangers of large governments and the effects of their over reaching policies on the nation. Rather, classical liberalists believe that the government should place their faith in individual liberties, rather than strangle the country with unnecessary taxation and fiscal policies.

He has created a solid online presence for himself as a respect economist and blogger, publishing articles on various topics and on a variety of blogging platforms and websites, including his own personal website. His articles speak to his philosophies on a more liberal economy and offer poignant insight into topics such as leadership, taxation, the economic collapse of the early 2000s, and the government’s slow creep toward socialist policies.

According to Richard Arthur Kelo,government policies that are suffocating the economy (Presentation on Issuu) are responsible for much of the economic hardship endured by the working middle class in America today. For more information about Richard Kelo and his political and economic views as a financial expert, turn to his articles such as, “The Minimum Wage Issue”, “What is the Optimal Progressive Tax?”, “Answering for the 2008 Global Economic Crash”, and “Free Market Capitalism and the Drive Towards Progress”.

Rick Kelo – The True Heart of Liberalism

Liberalism: a word that most individuals will only admit to vaguely understanding. Of course, it has something to do with freedom and equality among individuals, and most people will say that liberalism is something that they support. However, like many philosophical or political philosophies, when begin to probe the definition and look at the causes of this concept in specific situations, people’s opinions begin to deteriorate. This article attempts to explain the basic concept of liberalism by focusing the way in which it pans out in a variety of contexts: economically, politically, and socially. While this is by no means even a remotely complete explanation of the topic, the goal is to give a more a general understanding of the topic so that the average person might impress the next individual who asks them, “So what do you think about liberalism?”

A good place to start in exploring liberalism is looking at the current trend it plays in our political climate. According to Rick Kelo on Scoop.it, a growing trend is the realization that “the government often sues its policies to overstep its power.” Economic liberalism is the ideological belief in organizing the economy on individualist and voluntarist lines, meaning that the greatest possible number of economic decisions are made by individuals and not by collective institutions or organizations. With our country more divided than ever before, some individuals are calling for more government intervention in our daily lives. Many argue that this allows for some of the wealth in America to be distributed in order to compensate for institutional inequality across socioeconomic lines. This general falls in line with what is called social liberalism. However, classical liberalism emphasizes the role of pure liberty and many use this point to argue that true freedom comes from the individual’s ability to make their own choices with their resources and opportunities.

You can see how the same word is used to make completely different arguments. In an article about classic liberalism by Rick Kelo, he states that many great classical liberals such as Benjamin Franklin warned of the dangers to society and the economy of over-taxing citizens, and how it could damage a nation. In short, you have strong arguments as well as strong figures that fall on either side of the spectrum. When faced with someone asking, ”Are you a liberal?”, perhaps the best argument that you can put forward is asking whether or not that individual actually understands what he or she is asking.

About Rick Kelo- Who is Rick Kelo?

RickKelo is a visionary leader with ability to build cohesive teams, inspect work, and exceed goals and objectives.  He is a proactive self-starter and has the initiative and ambition to transition quickly, proven by his success at TaxScouts, where he is an executive recruiter. You can read articles by Rick Kelo on Quora, and search videos by Richard Kelo on Youtube. 

Kelo earned his MBA from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2006, with a focus on Finance. His love of finance shaped his future at a young age, and his pride in his country spurred his military service. After receiving his BS in General Engineering, in 2000 from the United States Military Academy in West Point, he served his country in Iraq. Kelo, a combat veteran, led a 30 person platoon in the initial invasion of Iraq. He was decorated for valour and leadership under fire. This is an honour bestowed on those who prove outstanding leadership for combat missions. After his service, Kelo served as Deputy Director of General Staff in Ft. Riley, Kansas.

Kelo transitioned to corporate life in May of 2005, leaving his position as Deputy Director for that of Senior Financial Analyst for KB Homes. His primary focus was locating and assembling complex and intricate land acquisition deals for the Indianapolis area. His education, leadership abilities and knowledge of the market soon led him to his position as Vice President of Development for Pedcor Investments. There he was responsible for all aspects of acquisition, financing and development for communities in four states. 

Always a people person, Rick Kelo soon transitioned to a more personnel facing position, becoming an Executive Recruiter for Management Recruiters, the largest executive search firm in the United States. As the winner of several awards, including ‘Rookie of the Year’, and the number one Financial recruiter and the number two accounting recruiter in the world, he became an expert in staffing responsibilities. He took that expertise to his present position as Executive Recruiter at TaxScouts, the most sought after recruitment firm for placement of tax professionals. Kelo manages all aspects of hiring and retention for tax professionals in firms of all sizes. He knows that finding and placing the candidate is only the beginning. Continuing to serve both the tax professional and the company with retention programs is intricate to his continued success and outstanding reputation.