09.13.2011

The end of Keynes

By Robert Romano — So addicted to credit are Europe’s most troubled governments that without credit expansion, their economies can no longer grow.  This is seen in Greece, where no longer able to spend more than it takes in, in the second quarter, its economy contracted by 7.3 percent . This addiction is […]

09.13.2011

House bill to rein in the NLRB is a start for fixing a larger problem

By Adam Bitely — Rep. Tim Scott (R-SC) has introduced a bill in the House that would prohibit the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from forcing a business to relocate, shut down or transfer employment under any circumstance. This, in effect, would be a first […]

09.13.2011

Rick Perry the heretic

By David Bozeman — Whenever mainstream pundits identify a conservative as a Christian, brace yourself, the ax is about to fall. Even some right-wingers sneer that Rick Perry is Christian, and, if confrontation appears imminent, they all hide behind their solemn veneer of looking out […]

09.12.2011

The Week Ahead: Comparing Reagan And Obama Strategies On Job Creation

President Ronald Reagan overcame a financial crisis and President Barack Obama is trying to do the same thing. Reagan was successful, Obama has been unsuccessful. Hear from ALG’s Robert Romano on how the two went about job creation. Plus, we analyze Reagan’s 1984 Convention speech.

09.12.2011

Quote of the Day: H.L. Mencken

Today’s quote of the day comes from H.L. Mencken , who today would have celebrated his 131 birthday: “Government is a broker in pillage, and every election is a sort of advance auction in stolen goods.”

09.12.2011

Must Reads for September 12

To receive the Must Reads in your inbox,  click here ! Good Monday morning, Here are the  Must Reads according to  Adam Bitely : Perry’s ‘Ponzi Scheme’ diagnosis is accurate Is Social Security a Ponzi Scheme? Yes, Social Security is a Ponzi Scheme When entitlements meet Big Government regulations? The limits of the bully pulpit Barone: Obama’s pathetic jobs speech Stimulus II pits Obama against Reagan Obama tries again with ‘stimulus’ junior The crony capitalism of Obama Obama abused the public trust to fund pet solar firm Let’s look at Romneycare Strange: Venezuela’s Chavez turns to shamans to fight cancer…

09.12.2011

Team Obama Spotlight: Obama

By Frank McCaffrey — His big speech seemed like a lot of big whoppers! Americans for Limited Government has, yet again, decided that President Barack Obama himself should step into the Team Obama Spotlight

09.12.2011

Affordable energy is essential for jobs, justice—and better health

By Niger Innis — The Environmental Protection Agency insists that its recent air quality initiatives will protect minority and poor Americans from pollution that “disproportionately affects” their health and impairs “environmental justice.” The Affordable Power Alliance is not convinced. We believe EPA needs to reexamine […]

09.12.2011

When entitlements meet Big Government regulations

By Rebekah Rast — America is a nation that invests heavily in its social welfare programs. One program in particular is growing so quickly that independent companies are catching on and now wanting a piece of the government-subsidized pie. Food stamp benefits, also called the […]

09.12.2011

Perry’s ‘Ponzi Scheme’ Diagnosis Is Accurate

By Howard Rich — Texas Gov. Rick Perry made waves during a recent Republican presidential debate when he referred to Social Security – one of the entitlement programs responsible for our nation’s skyrocketing debt — as a “Ponzi scheme.” “You cannot keep the status quo […]

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