How much money does it take for governments of sovereign nations to do their job? Different countries obviously have different answers. Countries run by social democratic or socialist parties will spend lavishly on cradle-to-grave social systems. On the other hand, citizens in non-socialist countries have more choice over how to …
Read More »'Stand Up for What You Believe In'
TREVOR KEEVER — IN HIS OWN WORDS FOX FORUM: Why did you choose to wear the pin at the Home Depot? TREVOR KEEZER, FIRED BY HOME DEPOT FOR WEARING PIN: “To show support of my country, the troops and veterans and my love for God.” FF: Why do you think …
Read More »Barack Bric-a-Brac: A Great American Tradition
Tue, 20 Jan 2009 11:15:11 +0000 – By Betsy NewmarkGovernment and History Teacher/Blogger Yes, there is a lot to ridicule with all the Obama schlock stuff that you can buy. You don’t have to stop at the ordinary Obama T-Shirt you can step up and get the cutting board. Or …
Read More »Rick Warren Is Going To Use The J-Word: So What?
Sun, 18 Jan 2009 15:59:08 +0000 – By Mark Joseph Producer/Author, Editor, Bullypulpit.com So, we’ve learned that Rick Warren has reportedly decided that he’s going to say the name “Jesus” in his prayer at the inauguration. So what? What’s the big deal? He’s a Christian minister. Whose name should he …
Read More »First GM, Next America
Mon, 01 Jun 2009 01:54:45 +0000 – By Richard MillerAuthor, “In Word and Deeds: Battle Speeches In History” It was said once that what was good for General Motors was good for America. I would update that aphorism: what is happening to General Motors is happening to America. Some of …
Read More »Tea Parties — Mission Accomplished
Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:13:21 +0000 – By Peter RoffFellow, Liberty Institute/Former Senior Political Editor, United Press International The attention being given the national tea party movement is nothing short of remarkable. Organized by a few people using new social media tools like Twitter and Facebook, it has blossomed into …
Read More »Sotomayor's Confirmation Isn't a Win for the White House
The confirmation of Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday will impact this nation for decades, on issues ranging from free speech to racial preferences to gun rights. It will also become a major issue in the 2010 midterm elections and the 2012 presidential election, an issue that …
Read More »Obama at Notre Dame — Let the Listening On Abortion Begin
Sat, 16 May 2009 19:41:34 +0000 – For the first time in three decades an American politician is willing to start a conversation that others have avoided since Rove vs. Wade was decided by the Supreme Court in 1972. President Obama made a politically fearless but a politically high-risk move …
Read More »The Gravy Train Is About to Leave the Station
Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:20:23 +0000 – Those with even short memories remember the media reaction to Republican attempts to revolutionize government. These included everything from tax cuts, to revised regulations to make America more business-friendly and keep jobs here, rather than export them, to eliminating unnecessary bureaucracy and government …
Read More »Anger Must Not Be Our Weapon of Choice
Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:40:57 +0000 – You no longer have to read your favorite fringe blog to find outrage. Everywhere, it seems, fear of what might happen is turning into anger over what is. We are angry at incompetent big-bonus-executives, self-seeking politicians, ex-employers, overwhelming debt, the apparent triumphs of …
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