January 2011
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A Case for SS Personal Accounts
There are two crises facing Social Security. First, the program has a gigantic unfunded liability. Second, the program is a very bad deal for younger workers, making them pay record amounts of tax in exchange for comparatively meager benefits. Nations as varied as Australia, Chile, Sweden, and Hong Kong have implemented pro-growth reforms.
Radicals Planning Massive U.S. Protests
“Student strikes” are now being planned for March to protest budget cuts and increased fees for students. What’s happening in Europe is about to happen in America. Radicals (only the cannon fodder are students) who fantasize about Che Guevara’s revolution, the Soviet States of America and the good ole days of Chairman Mao will soon [...]
Another Illinois Freshman Republican Stands Tall
Rep. Robert Dold (R-10) publicly rejected his healthcare benefits as a member of Congress before the House voted to repeal healthcare reform. Dold said during a speech on the House floor on last week that he rejects the healthcare plan to which he is entitled as a member of Congress. “We have an opportunity here, [...]
ObamaCare Was Built on Lies
And now, the GOP must take the opportunity to expose those lies and build momentum for the 2012 election, after which a full repeal can occur if Republicans do take back the White House and the Senate. Republicans should build their case on five straight forward points: The government takeover of healthcare explodes the deficit [...]
“In God We Trust” Again Under Attack
In 1955, U.S. Rep. Charles Bennett (D-Fla.), the congressman who authored the law making “In God We Trust” the national motto, said the phrase would serve as a reminder of America’s roots of faith in God. Of course, that is no longer politically correct. Michael Newdow is at it again. The self-appointed spokesman for America’s [...]
Maybe there is Some Hope for the Nuclear Family
Nu’ clear fam’ ily: a social unit composed of father, mother, and children. A family values group has released its annual list of “The 10 Best and Worst Developments for the Family.”
The Death Penalty and License Plates
Governor Quinn wants public input on whether to abolish death penalty: What would you tell him? Illinois could join 19 other states that only require one license plate, instead of two, under legislation recently introduced in the state House. Quinn says he’d like to hear from the citizens of Illinois before he decides whether to [...]
Democrats Creating Secret Police
The U.S. government is creating a vast domestic spying network to collect information about Americans containing the names and personal information of thousands of U.S. citizens and residents. The government is using for this purpose the FBI, state and local police, homeland security offices, and military criminal investigators, the Washington Post reported last month.
GOP’s Issa Will Focus on Obama’s Questionable Moves
Rep. Darrell Issa of California, the House Republicans’ new chief investigator, has expanded his oversight committee to focus on the meat-and potatoes of President Barack Obama’s legislative actions.
A Few Suggestions Congress Will, Of Course, Ignore
Serving in Congress is an honor, not a career. The Founding Fathers envisioned citizen legislators, so ours should serve their term(s), then go home and back to work. Our Congressional Reform Act of 2011 (At least one we approve of)
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