Government spending and national defense are among the key topics whenever Ronald Reagan’s legacy is discussed. Reagan is credited with rebuilding the military into a force capable of projecting America’s presence anywhere in the world. He is also criticized for increasing the national debt even though federal revenues increased during his administration, which is an […]
Opposition to crony capitalism, we’re told, is motivating Occupy Wall Street. The protesters, we’re told, are simply fed up with a business cycle wherein politicians push legislation to benefit large corporations, receiving campaign cash and other perks in return. In this the age of TARP bailouts, stimulus packages, and quantitative easing the complaint sounds reasonable, […]
No one likes high bank fees, especially in an era of bailouts, Wall Street occupations, and Washington deciding which banks survive. So a $5 monthly debit card fee creates an ideal situation for a manipulative politician, and Sen. Dick Durbin is ready to reap the populist hay. Bank of America initiated the $5 debit card […]
When the curtain went up on Obama Theatre’s latest presentation, staged at a town hall meeting sponsored by LinkedIn.com, the performance was the same as it has always been. A theatre critic would describe Obama’s act as tired, tedious, and repetitive. The President delivered the same stale routines and predictable themes upon which he’s long […]
As Social Security is considered the third rail of national politics, Ron Paul is the third rail of the Republican Party. Paul’s detractors are vehement in dismissing the Texas representative as the party’s loose nut. Contrarily, Paul’s supporters are dedicated to crowning him the savior of the GOP and the United States overall. If Paul […]
The United States is a nation of cultural icons. Some places, symbols, and activities shout “America” with the voice of three hundred million citizens: the Statue of Liberty, Yankee Stadium, an Independence Day cookout. High on the list of those iconic symbols is the front yard lemonade stand. It represents the essence of budding entrepreneurialism […]
There’s no questioning Warren Buffett’s ability to invest. People who sink their money in dry oil wells and earthworm farms don’t become billionaires. Buffett is one of those rare people who can spot a winner, act on it, and turn a tidy profit. Thus he’s amassed a sizeable fortune. What’s wrong with that? Ask Warren […]
Before taking a seat in Congress, all elected senators and representatives must swear an oath of office. In summary, they are required to support and defend the Constitution of the United States, bearing full faith and allegiance to our nation’s foundational law. Their oath confirms their willingness to bear these duties freely and without reservation. It seems […]
Vice President Joe Biden sticks his foot in his mouth so often that he’s developed athlete’s tongue. The news flash comes when Biden doesn’t say something eccentric, unpredictable, or just plain stupid. So it was no great revelation to hear he’d accused Tea Party Republicans of behaving like terrorists during the debt limit debate. It’s […]
Racism has evolved. Historically a social barrier, it has become a contemporary political tool. That’s not to say racism is nonexistent. Racism exists aplenty, in and toward all races. Our world is filled with people who harbor illogical hatred based solely on race or ethnicity. Race relations would take a giant step forward if only […]
