01.24.2011

Rahm Thrown Off Ballot

Rahm Emanuel’s name has been ordered to be removed from ballots in the Chicago mayoral race. The order comes from an appellate court panel, which voted 2-1 to toss Emanuel off the ballot. Rahm is expected to appeal the decision. From the Chicago Sun Times : An appellate […]

01.24.2011

Must Reads for January 24

01.24.2011

Big Government Bozo of the Week: Bill Frist

By Frank McCaffrey – He was once a powerful Republican Senate Leader, now he is siding with Democratic leaders and supporting Government health care. Americans For Limited Government’s Don Todd explains why he’s doing this and Don is also letting this guy know that he is a […]

01.24.2011

Going Broke By Going Green

By Bishop Harry Jackson, Jr. and Niger Innis – President Obama’s healthcare program came under intense scrutiny in 2010. As we enter 2011, we need to open our eyes to what is really going on behind his green energy propaganda, as well. To some, it […]

01.24.2011

Spending Cuts Have to Start Somewhere

By Bill Wilson – On January 20th, Representatives Jim Jordan (R-OH) and Scott Garrett (R-NJ) were joined by Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC) to introduce the “Spending Reduction Act ,” legislation that promises to cut $2.5 trillion out of the budget over the next ten years. Call it a good start. “This bill represents the first step in the process, not the last,” said Rep. Garrett. That’s good, because, […]

01.21.2011

The Government Needs To Move Out Of Housing Finance

By Frank McCaffrey – Here are two scholars from American Enterprise Institute talking about a plan to squeeze the government out of housing finance in America. First up is Edward Pinto and the it’s Alex Pollock, both from AEI. This was from a presentation by […]

01.21.2011

Greens Lie, Africans Die

By Paul Driessen and Robert Novak – Fina’s little body shook for hours with teeth-chattering chills. The next day her torment worsened, as nausea and vomiting continued even after there was nothing left in her stomach. Finally, her vomiting ebbed and chills turned to fever, […]

01.21.2011

Traffic in DC

By William Warren – A recent report lists Washington DC #1 when it comes to terrible traffic congestion.  I thought it presented a good opportunity for a cartoon…

01.21.2011

DeMint Proposes Balanced Budget Amendment

By Robert RomanoIn a recent email to supporters , Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC) proposed tying an upcoming vote to raise the $14.294 trillion national debt ceiling to a balanced budget amendment. Not a bad idea. After all, why tie an increase in the debt ceiling to a single year’s budget cuts, […]

01.20.2011

Ask not what your country can do for you…

On the 50th anniversary of JFK’s inauguration, and the speech where he coined his most memorable slogan, it is important to keep in mind what his rhetoric meant. Don’t get all caught up in the sound of it, realize the meaning! Milton Friedman best explains […]

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