Month: February 2014

Will 2014 Be The Year of Action?

During his State of the Union, Obama called for 2014 to be a year of action.  If its  action he wants I offer the following bills, rooted in the principles of freedom and federalism.    I have deliberately omitted the bills…

Money Trumps Religious Liberty Again

Freedom is a two way street – it  requires allowing others to do or not do things that we might choose differently for ourselves. Part of the genius of the American system of government is our commitment to protecting the liberty…

Secret Service pays a visit to Conrad creators

  Conrad the Constitution S2 Ep8  – Obama Assassination   After a series of unfortunate events, Conrad and Baldy must assassinate Obama to save America. (some strong language) The creators of the Youtube animated series Conrad the Constitution say they’ve been…

Another Banker, Another Funeral

 Zero Hedge reporting The dismal trail of dead bankers continues. As The Journal Star reports, a successful Lincoln businessman and member of a prominent local family died last week. Former National Bank of Commerce CEO James Stuart Jr. was found dead in Scottsdale, Ariz.,…

Defining “Transformation”

Capitalism is, in a sense, a financial democracy under which individuals who own and operate private business run the economy.   Consumers and businesses regulate the free market through competition.   Competition yields better products and more efficient processes in all fields.…

Virginia’s Ethic Reform Bill that Doesn’t

It seems that former governor Bob McDonnell’s alleged ethic violations are not that much of an embarrassment to the Virginia General Assembly.  When it comes to protecting their “perks” neither  Democrats or Republicans   care what the voters think. While praising…

Quotes

As democracy is perfected, the office represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. We move toward a lofty ideal. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their hearts desire…