What We've Learned from the Budget Debate Barack Obama's runaway spending is the top issue with grassroots Americans. The problem is a long way from solved, but we've learned a lot from the budget debate. We've turned a corner. The debate is no … [Read more...] about What We’ve Learned from the Budget Debate — May 2011
The Patent Bill is Unconstitutional
The biggest issue for many new Members of Congress and TEA Partiers is trying to hold the federal government within its constitutional limits. Unfortunately, the House now seems poised to pass a law in direct violation of the Constitution. One of … [Read more...] about The Patent Bill is Unconstitutional
So Refreshing; Congress Doing Its Job
Republican Members of the House, goaded on by TEA Partiers, have made a good start in fulfilling their promise to cut $100 billion out of current spending of taxpayers' money. The House approved 66 amendments, most on roll-call votes, to H.R. 1, … [Read more...] about So Refreshing; Congress Doing Its Job
A Warning About Things to Come
Have you seen the television pictures of the tens of thousands of demonstrators at the Wisconsin State Capitol who are protesting proposed budget cuts for state employees? If so, you've had an advance peek at the sort of demonstrations that will … [Read more...] about A Warning About Things to Come
New Year’s Resolutions for State Legislators — January 2011
New Year's Resolutions for State Legislators The biggest news of 2010 was the gain of 690 state legislative seats by Republicans and their capture of both State Houses in 26 states. Here are some New Year's Resolutions for laws they should consider … [Read more...] about New Year’s Resolutions for State Legislators — January 2011
Lame Duck Judges Should Not Be Confirmed
One of the greatest risks of the current Lame Duck Congress is the possibility of Senate confirmation of Obama's radical appointments to federal courts, boards and agencies. Nominees hoping for confirmation include the radical redistributionist … [Read more...] about Lame Duck Judges Should Not Be Confirmed
Government by Regulations Instead of Laws and Treaties
Republicans are assuming that Cap-and-trade (a.k.a. Cap-and-tax) is dead because Senator Majority Leader Harry Reid lacks the votes to bring up the House-passed bill and because this issue proved a loser in the 2010 House races. Like the famous Mark … [Read more...] about Government by Regulations Instead of Laws and Treaties
Questions for Congressional Candidates
We look forward to the 2010 elections in the hope that we can decisively reject Barack Obama's plans to "fundamentally transform the United States." Here are some questions voters can ask all candidates to help decide whom to vote … [Read more...] about Questions for Congressional Candidates
America’s Great Religious Document
Tea Parties and other spontaneous groups of activists are bringing a new appreciation of the United States Constitution to grassroots America, so this Fourth of July would be a good occasion to make sure that they also appreciate our other essential … [Read more...] about America’s Great Religious Document
Elena Kagan Should Be Rejected
Barack Obama revealed his goal for the Supreme Court when he complained on Chicago Radio Station WBEZ-FM in 2001 that the Earl Warren Court wasn't "radical" enough because "it didn't break free from the essential constraints … [Read more...] about Elena Kagan Should Be Rejected
