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Obama’s New Socialist Auto Policies
The headline reads, Obama’s new rules will transform US auto fleet. One question–what US auto fleet? There is no US auto fleet, unless all vehicles in the US are owned by the government. With these new developments, that may not be far off.
The Obama Administration imposed new rules for the automotive industry today, set to [...]
The Non-Transparent Free Flow of Information Act
I’m not one to fall for conspiracy theories. I have plenty of experience with such groups from the 1990’s; it left a bad taste in my mouth. The 9/11 Truthers have not helped to change my perceptions, either.
Once in a while, though, something crosses my desk that I have to look twice at. This is [...]
Join The Patrick Henry Caucus
“Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!” – Patrick Henry
The Patrick Henry Caucus needs our help to grow. We need [...]
British Labour Party Looking At Big Loss
Damage limitation is Labour’s only option | William Rees-Mogg – Times Online.
“June 4 will be a very important day in British politics…”
“It is even possible that this might prove to be the last Labour Government…”
Looks like the Brits have had enough of what we are just now starting.
Rethinking The 17th Amendment
The formation of a new conservative focus group, the Patrick Henry Caucus, causes me to repost this article, originally written in July of 2004. I think it is important to repost now because of the increasing interest in, and focus on, States’ Rights. For example, Montana has recently passed legislation that would bar the Federal [...]
Arlen Specter Defects to Democratic Party
CNN.com reports just a few minutes ago that Arlen Specter has switched his party affiliation, and registered as a Democrat. Specter, a long-time Senator from Pennsylvania, has been criticized by Conservatives as being Republican in name only, supporting far more liberal causes than most of his Republican colleagues. Frankly, it wasn’t really a question whether, [...]
Constitutional Principles Policy Council
I am pleased to announce the public launch of the new website design for the Constitutional Principles Policy Council, for which which I serve as Director of Policy Affairs.
Our goal is to return government to the principles of its framers. Our Mission Statement explains our methods:
At the national level, and void of partisanship, Constitutional Principles [...]
Provo Tax Day Tea Party
David Kirkham of Kirkham Motor Sports has organized a Tax Day Tea Party for Utah County residents. His efforts are nothing short of heroic. As of April 8, 2009, there are 600 people signed up in Utah County. That is just staggering!
PLEASE NOTE: THE LOCATION HAS CHANGED
Please join us on April 15, 2009 at the [...]
Pres. Bush’s Farewell Speech
Here is the full video of Pres. Bush’s Farewell Speech, in two parts. We say farewell to a good man.
Part 1
Part 2
Farewell Mr. Bush. And thank you for your service to our Nation.
The New Face Of Tyranny
President-elect Barak Obama announced today that he is considering the use of Executive Order to overturn some of President Bush’s policies, specifically regarding offshore drilling and Stem Cell research. If he reinstates the prohibition on offshore drilling, we can expect to see an immediate rise in the price of oil, which will cause the price [...]
AP Political Headlines
- Dems look to health vote without abortion foes March 12, 2010WASHINGTON (AP) -- House Democratic leaders Thursday abandoned a long struggle to strike a compromise on abortion in their ranks, gambling that they can secure the support for President Barack Obama's sweeping health care legislation with showdown votes looming as early as next week.... […]
- Pa. GOP picks Burns as nominee for Murtha's seat March 12, 2010PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Republicans in Pennsylvania have nominated a political newcomer to fill the congressional seat of the late Rep. John Murtha.... […]
- Report: Obama to tap Yellen to be Fed vice chair March 12, 2010WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama is planning to nominate Janet Yellen, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, to take over as vice chairman of central bank in Washington, The Wall Street Journal reported.... […]
- Reid's wife, daughter injured in highway accident March 12, 2010WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's wife was hospitalized with a broken back and neck Thursday after a tractor-trailer truck slammed into the back of the minivan in which she and their daughter were riding on an interstate highway in suburban Virginia, officials said.... […]
- Obama says he's committed to immigration overhaul March 12, 2010WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama on Thursday assured immigration advocates frustrated by the wait for a promised overhaul of U.S. immigration laws that he remains committed to fixing a system he has said is broken. What remains unclear is whether Congress will send him a bill this year.... […]
- Obama pushes trade initiative as jobs helper March 12, 2010WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama sought Thursday to put some detail behind his lofty drive to double U.S. exports over the next five years, calling the effort imperative to putting people back to work. But doubts remain about how many net jobs his trade agenda will create - and how he will get it done.... […]
- US criticizes China's domestic, economic policies March 12, 2010WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration accused China on Thursday of abusing its citizens' rights and maintaining currency policies that cost millions of U.S. jobs, a double-barrel attack that comes amid a growing willingness to confront and even antagonize the Asian power.... […]
- Gov't may seek more authority on vehicle safety March 12, 2010WASHINGTON (AP) -- Government vehicle safety regulators may seek greater authority to investigate defects in cars and trucks and are weighing a range of new safety requirements in response to Toyota's recall of more than 8 million vehicles over brake and acceleration problems.... […]
- Dodd to offer his own financial regulation bill March 11, 2010WASHINGTON (AP) -- With one eye on the calendar and the other on elusive bipartisanship, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd plans to offer his own version of a sweeping overhaul of financial regulations without Republican support.... […]
- Senate seeks to boost regional airline safety March 11, 2010WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Senate is pushing to strengthen pilot training and hiring requirements in an effort to improve the safety of regional airlines, a problem exposed by an air crash last year that killed 50 people.... […]