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 […]
September 11, Flight 93, and the Power of Self Governance
On September 11, 2001, the first successful counterattack of our long war against Islamic jihad was launched not by the United States military but by a small, spontaneously-formed, self-governing group of American citizens who possessed the courage to fight back. As the years pass since 9/11, it’s vital that we not forget what occurred in […]
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. […]
Is Trump the Man for the Tea Party?
“Is Trump the man for the Tea Party?” This is the question CNN’s Chris Cuomo posed to Mark Meckler on the New Day program. Trump wants to make America great again. He’s a Washington DC “outsider.” He talks about the issues. He’s the “face of America’s discontent.” And he’s “harsh.” Exactly how CNN views the Tea […]
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.” […]
Trump’s Immigration Plan Is Actually ‘Something Terrific’
This summer, billionaire Republican candidate Donald Trump said on CNN that Obamacare had to go. When a reporter asked what he’d replace Obamacare with, he responded “something terrific.” The eyeballs of pundits rolled, while his fans applauded. Typical, bombastic, generalizing Trump. But that was June. Recently, Trump set the standard for specificity in his immigration […]
Wisconsin Supreme Court Stops Unlawful “John Doe” Investigations
Patriotic citizens have won a great victory! The Wisconsin Supreme Court sided with the Constitution over the novel theories of regulators when it issued a powerful ruling to terminate the menacing “John Doe” investigation. The court wrote that the attacks on conservatives were “without foundation in reason and law.” The justices also expressed amazement at […]
After the First Republican Debate
The first Republican primary presidential debate is over. What did conservative viewers think of the candidates? After the debate, Mark Meckler hosted a conference call with over 100 conservative leaders to see who made an impression. On a national grassroots call hosted by Mark Meckler, tea party leader and founder of Citizens for Self Governance, Texas […]
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 […]