Of the nearly $16 trillion in national debt the federal government has borrowed, more than half of that has been accrued under President Obama. In under 8 years this administration has added more to the debt than all previous administrations combined.
American founding father Thomas Jefferson once wrote that national debts were akin to stealing from future generations.
Every election cycle the calls will be heard: Americans demand a third party! The two party system has to go! Only they really don’t want a third party and American politics will always be dominated by two major parties. First, let’s set the record straight. There are more than two political parties in the United…
Photo by Theen … 3. Mandatory Recycling When the left gets an idea, they usually aren’t happy until everyone is forced to comply. Recycling, the great energy expending, tax dollar eating, politically correct way to waste resources. Even if we all like the idea, usually recycling is an expensive process that uses more energy than…
Take a look at almost any prepackaged food product you buy at the store. You will be surprised how many products contain High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS), a sweetener derived from corn sugar. HFCS is not better tasting than sugar, nor is it healthier, as studies have shown a link between HFCS and increased rates…
The idea that higher revenues can be raised by lowering tax rates seems counter intuitive to many. In fact, politicians who campaign on lowering taxes are often derided as liars, especially in light of budget deficits. It is often asked: how can anyone promise to cut taxes when the government is already short on revenue?…
Eleanor Roosevelt was probably the most influential American woman of the 20th century.
5. In 2006, then Mexican President Filipe Calderon launched a large-scale anti-cartel operation, employing more than 50,000 troops and police to fight trafficking and go after the cartels. His failure to make any real gains was seen as a major reason for his party’s defeat in the 2012 elections. 6. Big banks launder cartel money…