Government
They Signed for Us
On July 4, 1776, representatives of the Continental Congress voted unanimously that, “These United Colonies are and of right ought to be Free and Independent States.” Thirteen colonies voted to become something new in history—the United States of America. Now, all they had to do was to win their independence from a government that would consider them traitors. Read this week’s Straight Talk to learn more about those early, heady days of our great nation…
Modern Warfare Arrives!
There are two dimensions of modern warfare. One is the old war machine, where the prizes and prestige go to the one with the biggest and most guns. The other is seductively esoteric. Read this article to learn the second dimension of modern warfare…
Money is Scurrying Away From the Dollar
Capital flows to where it feels secure. The recent leftward tilt of the U.S. Government has sent money flowing to places other than the U.S. Dollar. Read this article to learn what that means to you…
A Justice With Empathy
Let me say it right at the outset: Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor is a long way from being the sort of strict constructionist I’d like to see on the U.S. Supreme Court. I want someone who respects the U.S. Constitution to the point of revering it.
The USA Patriot Act and persecution of Ashton Lundeby
What would you do if agents of the government stormed into your home, ransacked it, handcuffed and arrested your teenaged son? What would you do if three months later your son was being imprisoned without being charged and was being denied bail? What would you do if you knew your son hadn’t done what he’s accused of doing and you could prove it, but weren’t being given an opportunity? Welcome to America under the USA Patriot Act. Read on to lean the plight of Ashton Lundeby…
Private Sector Is Hurting and Washington's on a Spending Spree
Retirements funds cut in half, jobs lost, rising unemployment and reduced spending are the norm for U.S. citizens. But the Federal government is increasing payroll, and elected politicians have not lost a dime of their retirement savings. Read this article to learn what it all means…
Airport Body Scanners Too Revealing
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will install naked body scanners in airports across the country this summer. These scanners reveal more than just weapons. They show a digital photo of the passenger’s body beneath his or her clothing. Read this article and decide whether the TSA has gone too far to ensure security…
Who Wants to Confiscate Your 401(k) and IRA?
Congress is concerned that Americans’ retirement funds have dropped by 40 percent to 60 percent during the economic meltdown and they are looking for ways to help. One way being considered is to confiscate your IRA or 401(k) and put it into a government-run account. Read further to find out what this means…
Obama's First 100 Mistakes
If you’re as tired as I am of all the hoorays and hallelujahs an adoring press has bestowed on Barack Obama for his first 100 days in office, here’s a welcome respite. To help counter all that saccharine applause, one of the left’s sharpest critics in Washington, D.C. prepared a different sort of list. Gary Bauer, who heads the Campaign for Working Families, compiled a list of Obama’s 100 mistakes, misstatements, and missteps since he assumed our nation’s highest office.
Connecting the Dots on Unrelated Subjects
Nationalized health care. Firing General Motors’ CEO. British food inspectors. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Government bailouts. These five seemingly unrelated subjects actually have a lot in common. Read further to learn what they are and what they ultimately mean…
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