Joe Wolverton and the JBS – LOL Mark Meckler January 17, 2014 Convention of States LOL. Other than that, I'm not sure what else to say about the bizarre and irrational ramblings of Joe Wolverton, "J.D." of the John Birch Society attempting to demean the...
The Real “American Hustle” Mark Meckler January 13, 2014 Big Government, Corruption The headlines Monday highlighted three Golden Globe awards for "American Hustle" including Leonardo DiCaprio’s “best actor in a comedy." Seeing these headlines reminded me of this picture of a DiCaprio...
Five Ways to Promote Self-Governance in 2014 Mark Meckler January 13, 2014 Engaged Citizens 2014 won’t have do much to come out better than 2013. Last year brought us the most epically embarrassing rollout of the most epically disastrous Obamacare program this nation has ever seen. Plus, there...
Common Core Math Standards Are Too Weak Mark Meckler January 8, 2014 Common Core, Dispersed Power In a recent article in the Wall Street Journal entitled “Common Core Doesn’t Add up to STEM Success,” Sandra Stotsky lays out the reasons why the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for mathematics are...
Answering the Most Important Questions Mark Meckler December 31, 2013 Convention of States The following is from an email exchange between Michael Farris and a state representative. Thanks so much for your kind letter. I am happy to answer your questions. Your first question: 1. "My...
Merry Christmas! Mark Meckler December 24, 2013 U.S. Constitution As we prepare to open presents and spend time with family, may we also contemplate the birth of Christ. Also, in 2014, may we also find the courage of our convictions. We're inspired by this: During...
Meckler on Beck: “Could a COS Occur as Early as 2016?” Mark Meckler December 19, 2013 Convention of States Mark Meckler appeared on Glenn Beck’s television show last night to talk about the Convention of States Project! It was a great opportunity to spread the word about the Project, and they had a great...
Distant Government Bureaucrats Destroy Jobs Mark Meckler December 19, 2013 Lawmaker Lunacy Killing good jobs and driving up the cost of energy hurts those at the bottom of the economic ladder the most. The officials at the EPA who are responsible for killing this Michigan clean coal plant (and...
It’s Hard to Get 72% of Americans to Agree on Anything Mark Meckler December 19, 2013 Lawmaker Lunacy But no one will be surprised by this...except those in the Capitol City: Seventy-two percent of Americans say big government is a greater threat to the U.S. in the future than is big...
Outrage of the Year in Arkansas Mark Meckler December 17, 2013 Incumbent Accountability I am frankly shocked by the underhanded tactics of the Arkansas State Legislators who deceptively imbedded increased term limits in a state amendment entitled “Arkansas Elected Officials Ethics,...
