More Americans Agree that Reagan was Right – The Government is Scary
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 government posed an immediate threat to the rights and freedoms of ordinary citizens. In 2015, nearly half (49%) of Americans polled said that […]
Federal Taxes Hit New Record through August
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. They’ve brought in $2,883,250,000,000 in the first 11 months. That’s over $19,000 per worker employed full-time or part-time. But […]
The Number One Problem in D.C. and How to Fix It
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 Republican debates would be hosted on CNN, he was sure to get questions about the candidates. Coburn explained one reason […]
The Overarmed and Dangerous Police State
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 daughters. You begin praying, hoping that everything will be okay and you will all survive. This was a reality for Marianne Diaz last week. […]
EPA: Contaminating the Nation’s Rivers 1 Million Gallons at a Time
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 the Environmental Protection Agency. It’s an ironic story for a federal agency committed to protecting “human health and the environment.” […]
Cruz Reveals Senate Is Actually Playing An Elaborate, Costly Game Of Follow-The-Leader
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 to Washington for a glorified game of follow-the-leader? Unless you live in Texas. Senator Ted Cruz was accused […]
Obama Uses Fake News Show to Justify Failed Presidency
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 presidency is his spin and lies to try to save his laughable legacy. And on his seventh and final appearance on […]
Time to Get to Work
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 government into every aspect of our lives. Last month, the Supreme Court made same sex marriage the law of the land, and put […]
How the IRS, FBI and Justice Department Are Agents of Modern American Tyranny
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 be a simple matter of paperwork, you face repeated delays and demands from the government that stretch the process across […]
It’s Time for America to Break Up with Big Government
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 young. This 5-part video series depicts the federal government as an overbearing boyfriend—Scott “Gov” Govinsky—who foists his “good intentions” on a hapless, idealistic college student, […]