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Everybody’s a Legislator

Making laws is no longer one man’s job. Not since we rebelled against the king. So why can presidents make executive orders? There is no provision in the Constitution for executive orders. There are no rules to limit executive orders. … Continue reading

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A Word On Personal Responsibility

Letting someone take responsibility for themselves is the art of letting go. Let go of the idea that you are their answer. Let go of the idea that they won’t be able to survive. Let go of the fear that … Continue reading

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On Protection

When government increases oversight and regulation, how does this protect anybody? Promoters of increased regulation assert that corporations and businesses won’t be able to get by with corruption if we impose oversight on them. The rationale, when regulation is discussed, … Continue reading

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Why socialism’s “fairness” just doesn’t work.

An economics professor tests his class’ belief in socialism.

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The Tax System Explained in Beer

http://www.mrconservative.com/2012/01/tax-system-explained-beer/The Tax System Explained in Beer   A really practical article on progressive taxes.

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On Economics

One thing you quickly learn if you’ve ever played much chess–a win usually follows a sacrifice. That’s easy enough if you’re playing chess. But the same is true when running a country. Believe it or not there is a particular … Continue reading

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On Division

Division is one of those things people have mysteriously come to think of as a bad thing. Now, if they were talking about high school math a younger me might have agreed, but usually people are talking about division in … Continue reading

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On a Modern Revolution

Taxes and Tea are once again at the forefront of a revolution in America. It’s funny, actually, because soon after “Change” became a household word during the last election, change is just what we got. The Tea Party “changed” the … Continue reading

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On Political Power

Chancellor Palpatine used sentimentality over his disfigurement and propaganda about the Jedi throwing a coo to usher in the empire. This move was hailed by the senate in their credulity. Only a few, if not just one, saw this move … Continue reading

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On American Power

Electing a president is one of the most divisive acts in modern times in America. It splits our country right down the middle. It brings out the beast in many of us and makes us red-faced and steaming at those … Continue reading

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