Spending/Stimulus Bill Passes
Here are some news stories my economics class viewed today and discussed: ABCNEWS: CATERPILLAR CEO contradicts Obama: ‘We’re going to have more layoffs before we start hiring again’… Lobbyists had Bill...
View ArticleThe Chicago Tea Party
Can’t embed the video, but for those who are interested this from the CNBC website: http://www.cnbc.com/id/15840232?video=1039849853
View ArticlePresident’s Plan to Charge Wounded Heroes for Treatment & Cap and Trade
I have refrained these past few weeks from getting into much politically, but when I see something that has to do with our troops, such as this. Well, I am compelled to post it: WASHINGTON, March 16...
View ArticleAnti-Federalist or Federalist and Is More Government Really the Answer?
Perhaps those Tea Bag attendees were not a bunch of redneck racists, but actually were just concerned over what our government is becoming and that more government is maybe not the answer. A...
View ArticleHealth Rations for … You!
I love how they play off the propaganda films of the 1950s. However, in all seriousness, can’t say I am in favor of Obamacare. I just hope this bill is one they actually read before voting on!:
View ArticleWhat is the Historical Record on Congressional Reconciliation?
Both Republicans and Democrats have used it. I understand the argument that the Health Care bill is the largest of its kind: 1/6 of the economy. But there is historical precedent to support the...
View ArticleTeaching American Exceptionalism and Ronald Reagan
I arrived at school this morning early. I did not sleep well, I felt, well frankly, on the down low and tossed and turned all night. I stayed up last night and watched the mockery that is the United...
View ArticleDesparate Sons by Les Standiford
I’m reading a review copy of Les Standiford’s excellent Desparate Sons, a very well researched historical narrative featuring the people and events leading up to the American Revolution. In...
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