John Dingell: A legacy of bully government
Dingell began a campaign of behind-the-scenes harassment and intimidation so outlandish that the developers actually managed to successfully sue the federal government.
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Peters and Schauer: An 'F' from small business
Brace yourself. Here comes National Small Business Week.
Newtown demands new gun control
We can have gun control and uphold the 2nd Amendment if sensible people come together.
The Post Office's biggest problem? Congress
If you take a look at the costs to ship the USPS wins hands down.
The Sequester: Constitutional authority comes with Constitutional responsibility
It’s time for the American people to start making demands of Congress. No more blame shifting.
Obama, Romney, and four more beers
I stole a quote from a friend who declared, “Four more beers!” in response to the race between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. Past that (and the bets made and won with commenters!), I would like to thank everyone who voted, especially those who participated above and beyond voting straight-ticket or picking what the advertisements … Continue Reading →
Ryan family fortune built on taxpayer money
The Romney campaign is pushing a carefully manufactured image of Paul Ryan as an alleged blue collar guy who sprang from humble beginnings and overcame great adversity to achieve great success. The true story of Paul Ryan’s life reads much differently. Paul Ryan’s father was a very successful lawyer. When his father died, yes, Paul … Continue Reading →
Making bad matters worse
The election of a man that has a white mother and an African father to the presidency of the United States has made the hardhearted more hateful. The hatred seen now is so direct and open that robes and letters aren’t necessary. The opposition to the president and attorney general of the United States over the … Continue Reading →
Can anything change your vote?
What is the one thing that could happen to change your vote? If you have decided to vote at all in the November national election, what could make you change your vote to the competition or opposition party candidate? Is there something that President Barack Obama could say to change your vote or something that … Continue Reading →