Republicans in Congress Achieved Historic Victory—Will They Blow It? Mark Meckler October 28, 2013 Lawmaker Lunacy What happened in Congress with the government shutdown this month? Who won and who lost? Amidst all the noise from the punditry, it can be hard to tell. I know what the left-wing media reports: “Crazy tea...
The Government Now Has a Squatting Problem Too? Mark Meckler October 24, 2013 Lawmaker Lunacy I’m no internet guru, but even I know this. If I were planning a website as big as www.healthcare.gov, I would buy all domains close my web address. A good name is very important for a website, because...
I Voted No Mark Meckler October 17, 2013 Lawmaker Lunacy With the vote late yesterday on the Continuing Resolution to end the government shutdown and avert a default on the U.S. debt, the deal essentially enables our federal government to borrow money in order to...
Of, By, and For the People? Or Against the People? Mark Meckler October 8, 2013 Lawmaker Lunacy The Preamble to the Constitution clearly identifies our country’s sovereign: “We the people.” Thus, our government – in Abraham Lincoln’s famous phrasing – is “of the people, by the people, and...
Is it tyranny when the majority never wanted it, but government imposes it? Mark Meckler May 1, 2013 Lawmaker Lunacy 2 Comments Obamacare has never been popular with the general public, and its popularity continues to fall as its burdens become more obvious. At what point is this tyranny? Today, according to the most recent...
Rebellion in the king’s court – Boehner in trouble on Benghazi Mark Meckler April 17, 2013 Lawmaker Lunacy A good leader listens to his constituents. Speaker of the House, John Boehner is not a good leader...and many in the Republican caucus and the public at large are not happy over his handling into the...
Food regulations of the future? Mark Meckler March 28, 2013 Lawmaker Lunacy Food regulations of the future? By Marta H. Mossburg March 27, 2013 The federal government today announced new regulations for buying fast food. Starting June 1, upon entering a national fast food chain...
112th the Worst Congress Ever – Or the Best? Mark Meckler January 9, 2013 Lawmaker Lunacy The Washington Times has given the just concluded 112th Congress is lowest rating ever, based on its Congressional Futility Index. According to the Times, "At its peaks, Congress adopted more than 200...
Our Representatives Have an Obligation to Know the Constitution Mark Meckler November 16, 2012 Lawmaker Lunacy, U.S. Constitution Seriously...is it really that much to ask? It seems like basic knowledge of the Constitution and how it constrains their actions should be a prerequisite to service in Congress. Is that off base? Nancy...