More Americans Agree that Reagan was Right – The Government is Scary Mark Meckler October 14, 2015 Big Government, Convention of States, Engaged Citizens, Featured, Mark's Commentaries, News President Ronald Reagan famously said, "The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government, and I'm here to help." In 2003, 30% of Americans polled thought that the...
Federal Taxes Hit New Record through August Mark Meckler September 23, 2015 Big Government, Budget, Featured, News They've done it yet again. Making more money than ever before, our government can still spend like a pro. The federal government's tax income has gone up more than 7% this fiscal year compared to 2014....
The Number One Problem in D.C. and How to Fix It Mark Meckler September 17, 2015 Big Government, Dispersed Power, Featured, Incumbent Accountability, Lawmaker Lunacy, Media Coverage, News Former Senator Tom Coburn appeared on CNN's New Day to explain clearly and succinctly what most Americans think is wrong with our country, and what should be done about it. Appearing a day before the...
The Overarmed and Dangerous Police State Mark Meckler August 31, 2015 Big Government, Corruption, Featured, Mark's Commentaries, News Imagine waking up at 5:30 a.m. in your third-floor apartment to a SWAT team raiding your family with guns drawn. You’re barely clothed, but you immediately grab your seven-year-old and 18-month-old...
EPA: Contaminating the Nation’s Rivers 1 Million Gallons at a Time Mark Meckler August 19, 2015 Barf Bag, Big Government, Featured, News Colorado residents gathered earlier this month on the banks of the Animas River. But neighbors did not gather together to enjoy the scenery or wildlife. Their river was turning into a toxic channel, thanks to...
Cruz Reveals Senate Is Actually Playing An Elaborate, Costly Game Of Follow-The-Leader Mark Meckler July 30, 2015 Big Government, Corruption, Featured, Incumbent Accountability, Mark's Commentaries, News When you cast your vote for Senate, you thought you were sending someone to DC to represent your state’s values and ideals. Who knew you put so much time and effort into selecting someone to send someone...
Obama Uses Fake News Show to Justify Failed Presidency Mark Meckler July 27, 2015 Big Government, Corruption, Featured, IRS Lawsuit, Mark's Commentaries, News There’s no better place to go to provide flimsy excuses for a failed presidency than a fake news show on Comedy Central. It really is perfect because the only thing more comical than President Obama’s...
Time to Get to Work Mark Meckler July 22, 2015 Big Government, Convention of States, Engaged Citizens, Featured, Mark's Commentaries, News To echo President Obama, we are indeed experiencing a time of “fundamental transformation” in America. Yet the vast majority in this country is not happy with the transformation and the growth of...
How the IRS, FBI and Justice Department Are Agents of Modern American Tyranny Mark Meckler July 15, 2015 Big Government, Corruption, Featured, IRS Lawsuit, Mark's Commentaries, News Imagine having a vision for your country. You worked hard to start an organization to promote the ideas and values that you believe can fix our nation. When you apply for tax-exempt status, which should...
It’s Time for America to Break Up with Big Government Mark Meckler July 9, 2015 Big Government, Featured, News Premiering on YouTube this week, the "Love Gov" video series from Independent Institute personifies the increasing folly, cost, and intrusiveness of big government in the lives of everyone, especially the...
