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“For it is a truth, which the experience of all ages has attested, that the people are commonly most in danger when the means of injuring their rights are in the possession of those of whom they entertain the least suspicion.” (Hamilton, The Federalist No. 25) History tells the sad story of citizens whose rights were injured by leaders they […]
Since the terrorist attacks of 9-11, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has challenged the federal government’s warrantless surveillance of telephone calls and emails. In this context, the ACLU properly employs the Bill of Rights as a force against federal usurpation. Is this the same ACLU that applies the Bill of Rights against the states […]
The “Science” “The global warming alarm is dressed up as science, but it is not science. It’s propaganda.” — Professor Paul Reiter, Pasteur Institute, Paris, member of the UN’s IPCC. Ref.:The Great Global Warming Swindle. “There is no direct evidence which links 20th Century global warming to anthropogenic [man-made] greenhouse gases.”— Professor Nir Shaviv, Institute […]
This article was originally published in our August 2007 Special Action Report. America’s founders never intended for the people at large to choose a president, at least not directly. History and experience prove that most people do not do their homework and tend to be influenced by promises of political opportunists. This fact of life was […]
“Freedom Works gathers GOP lawmakers to refocus on tea party goals” (washingtonpost.com, November 12, 2010) FFS: Revealing article regarding well funded Freedom Works organization, chaired by Dick Armey, and its influence within the tea party movement. Also read the forthcoming December Action Report and note the hypocrisy regarding small-government principles and the suggestion that GOP leaders share […]
“House Republicans Issue ‘A Pledge to America’” Press release from House Minority Leader John Boehner, September 23, 2010 (use above link, but link to actual pledge no longer functions)
“Britain unveils ‘unavoidable’ austerity budget” (CNN.com, June 22, 2010)
“Secretary Salazar’s Remarks at FY 2011 Budget Press Conference” (February 1, 2010) FFS: Salazar’s plans ignore the Constitution.
“Press Conference Call: U.S. Secretary Arne Duncan FY 2011 Budget Request” (Feb. 1, 2010) (PDF attachment) FFS: Duncan’s plans ignore the Constitution.
“Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Proposed FY2011 Budget” (February 1, 2010) FFS: Vilsack’s plans for USDA trash the Constitution.
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/usbudget/fy05/hist.html FFS: See (i.e., download) Table 1.1 – Summary of Receipts, Outlays, and Surpluses or Deficits (-): 1789–2009 Interesting historical record of growth in federal spending and deficits.
“Climate Fears Turn to Doubts Among Britons” (New York Times, May 24, 2010) FFS: The NY Times report reluctantly acknowledges rising skepticism about serious climate change, but tries valiantly to return the high ground to the fear mongers.