Bobby Jindal Sues: Common Core Violated States’ Rights Mark Meckler October 13, 2014 Common Core, Featured, News The educational value of adopting Common Core standards has sparked debate among educators and parents across the nation. Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal brought another perspective back into the spotlight when he filed suit against President Obama and his...
Federal Grant Spent $300K Studying How to Ride a Bike Mark Meckler October 1, 2014 Budget, Featured, News Welcome to today’s edition of “Where are my tax dollars going?” The government’s latest creative use of tax revenue is a $300,000 study on how to ride a bike. Oh, you thought you already knew how to ride a bike? Allow the National Science...
Maybe Eric Holder Should Run the Secret Service Mark Meckler September 29, 2014 Barf Bag, Corruption, Featured, Mark's Commentaries, News In the wake of the news of Eric Holder’s resignation, many voices are weighing in on the legacy he will leave behind. Newscasters have called him the president’s most trusted ally. He is noted to be the first black attorney general. But here’s...
California Laws Restrict Groundwater Use on Private Land Mark Meckler September 24, 2014 Big Government, Featured, Lawmaker Lunacy, News 11 Comments “With the stroke of his pen, the Governor changed over 100 years of water laws – without the people’s input. This is not the democracy Californians deserve.” – State Senator Jim Nielsen In the midst of drought and heightened overdrafting...
The Federal Government Overspends No Matter How Much Money It Makes Mark Meckler September 16, 2014 Budget, News 1 Comment The fiscal year is about to end for the federal government. How did they do? If the first 11 months are any indication, not so good. Breitbart reports: So far this year, the federal government brought in more money than ever, but even at record tax...
Should the Government Tell You How — or When — to Die? Mark Meckler September 10, 2014 Big Government, Lawmaker Lunacy, News 2 Comments Say the government pays your doctor to advise you on end-of-life care. This government also provides your health insurance, so it has a vested interest in your care not costing them much. In fact, it has repeatedly said taking expensive measures to preserve...
Mary Landrieu Doesn’t Even Live in the State She Represents Mark Meckler September 9, 2014 Barf Bag, Incumbent Accountability, Lawmaker Lunacy, News Does Mary Landrieu even live in the state of Louisiana, the state she represents in the Senate? Landrieu has put down two home addresses. One is in Washington, D.C. The other is her parents’ home in New Orleans. What gives? The Washington...
Tom Coburn Fights Federal Overreach Even in Retirement Mark Meckler September 8, 2014 Big Government, Convention of States, News Sen. Tom Coburn recently announced he would launch an effort to call a Convention of States after he retires from the Senate in a few months. The article in The Hill – called “Let’s Change the Constitution” — described the process: Article V of...
Video: Man Refuses Police Entry into Home Mark Meckler September 8, 2014 Citizens Spotlight, Engaged Citizens, News Who has a right to come into your home whenever they want? Can the police search your home at the slightest suspicion? The man in this video knows his rights under the law and isn't afraid to exercise them. Unless the police have a warrant, he decides...
New Poll Shows Americans Favor Local Control of Education Mark Meckler August 29, 2014 Big Government, Common Core, Dispersed Power, Education, News Just in time for the start of the school year, Phi Delta Kappa and Gallup released poll results showing that most Americans think education is best controlled at the local level. The poll, taken during May and June this year, was intended to measure public...