Posts Tagged ‘U.S. Constitution’
We are not looking for the conservative Barack Obama
Dana Loesch at Big Government makes an important point this morning as conservatives soon head back to Washington with more skin in the game. Although conservatives do need leaders and mentors across the United States, we are in no way in need of a figurehead for a “new” movement. I’m fine with our Founding Fathers…
Read MoreWe do not need another “Contract with America”
We really don’t. The previous one was OK I guess, but as a conservative, I figured the United States Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the following Amendments make a pretty good contract. Heck, the congress-critters even swear an oath to support and defend it.
Read MoreT-shirt Sale: The US Constitution is a BFD – Only $10
Only a few shirts left and then they are gone forever! If you were thinking about purchasing one of our US Constitution – It’s a BFD (big friggin’ deal) T-shirts, you can now pick one up for $10 plus shipping and handling.
Read MoreFighting increased dependency and expanding government – the TEA Party
Yes, tax policy and President Obama’s agenda are part of the TEA Party’s driving force, but more important is the realization that the expanding role of the federal government creates an increased dependency on government.
Read MoreTaking another look at the United States Constitution
“Most of what Congress does is not authorized by the Constitution, but they do it anyway.” That was the comment made by Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) and referenced by Fox News host Andrew Napolitano in a Freedom Watch segment. He’s right of course.
Read MoreFederal stimulus fail – “Weatherize your home” program buried in red tape
Part of the Obama administration’s stimulus program included a plan to weatherize 600,000 homes in three years – and “save or create” jobs of course – has only completed somewhere between 9,000 and 22,000 homes during it’s first year. The program cost is $5 billion.
Read MoreMount Vernon Statement released today – Constitutional conservatism?
The Mount Vernon Statement is set to be signed today by 80 leading conservatives on the eve of the Conservative Political Action Committee (CPAC) event in Washington this week. Some call it a manifesto, some a resurgence of the Contract with America. May I remind readers of the true conservative manifesto?
Read MoreDead Man Walking…
Ever wonder what happens when you loudly proclaim your moral stand on an issue and then sell out your putative values, all whilst in the glare of the national media? This. “The good news for Senator Ben Nelson is that he doesn’t have to face Nebraska voters until 2012. If Governor Dave Heineman challenges Nelson…
Read MoreBen Nelson on constitutional law – Update (Video): Lindsey Graham Agrees
Update (Jim)– Senator Lindsey Graham agrees with SOS. It’s a must watch below. While Senator Ben Nelson (D. Neb.) is basking in the glow of his hard fought victory to make changes to the Senate health care bill, let me throw a bit of cold water on the celebration. By now, you know that the…
Read MoreThe SOS begins her dissection of the Reid Health Care Bill: Reid on Constitutional Law
Several weeks ago I wrote two posts dealing with the constitutionality of Obamacare based upon the remarks of Mr. Hoyer (D. Md.) and Ms. Pelosi (D. Ca.). Mr. Hoyer insisted that the mandate that all have insurance was clearly constitutional based upon Congress’s power to tax, while Ms. Pelosi insisted the mandate was constitutional based…
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