Legislating Altruism
In his inaugural address, President John F. Kennedy declared, “Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.” When he uttered...
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The Employee Free Choice Act Is a Deception
After all that labor unions did to help Barack Obama and other Democrats get elected in 2008, the unions are expecting some serious payback. President Obama has already issued...
Study Claims Interest Rate of Zero Is Too High
A recent analysis by Goldman Sachs, one of the Wall Street investment banks which benefitted from the recent federal government bailout, concludes that the Federal Funds rate (the interest...
The Welfare State Is Really Socialism in Disguise
This topic reminds me of the story about the national politician who campaigned on a party platform promoting the Welfare State. His stump speech was filled with promises of...
Automakers Plea for Bailout
After Congress approved a so-called "rescue plan" for the financial industry during early October, one could not help but wonder how long it would be until other industries facing...
Showdown Looms Over Auto Bailout Plan
The pleading for a financial bailout of the U.S. auto industry is becoming more widespread and insistent. Governors from Michigan, Kentucky, Ohio, Delaware, New York, and South Dakota have...
Musings on the U.S. Presidential Election
The flying circus that is the quadrennial U.S. presidential-election campaign is finally coming to another cyclical finish. It culminates today, when millions of voters will go to their polling...
Ron Paul Addresses John Birch Society
Dr. Ron Paul, Texas congressman and 2008 Republican presidential candidate, was the featured speaker Saturday evening, October 4 on the final day of the John Birch Society's 50th Anniversary...
Chuck Baldwin Addresses John Birch Society
Dr. Charles Baldwin, founder of Crossroads Baptist Church in Pensacola, Florida, and 2008 presidential nominee for the Constitution Party, was the featured speaker Friday evening, October 3 on the...
John Birch Society Celebrates 50th Anniversary
The John Birch Society (JBS) celebrated its 50th anniversary in grand style at a resort near its headquarters in Appleton, Wisconsin, from Thursday, October 2 through Saturday, October 4....
Scientists Warn Congress of Cellphone Cancer Risk
Scientists are currently split on the level of danger that the magnetic field emitted by cellular telephones poses to humans. ...
Government Bailout
The government bailout of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will continue the downward spiral of the dollar, begetting a new downward cycle for the economy. ...
Ron Paul’s “Rally for the Republic”
To keep alive the debate and interest he generated for fiscally sound, constitutional governance, Ron Paul held a rally across town from the GOP nominating convention. ...
Ron Paul, Alternate Candidates Hold National Press Conference
Ron Paul, along with presidential candidates Chuck Baldwin (Constitution Party), Cynthia McKinney (Green Party), and Ralph Nader (Independent), held a press conference Wednesday, September 10 at the National Press...
How the Internet Is Changing Political Campaigning
While the mainstream media and even conservative pundits ignore or ridicule Ron Paul, his popularity can be attributed to the Internet. ...