Oops, maybe government is tyrannical
1 Comment ›› Markby Marta Mossburg Less than two weeks ago President Obama stood in front of graduates from The Ohio State University and told them to reject those who warn of government tyranny. “Unfortunately, you've grown up hearing voices that incessantly warn of government as nothing more than some ...
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Mark Meckler on Hugh Hewitt to Discuss the IRS Scandal
No Comments ›› Mike RuthenbergTune in here to hear Mark Meckler interviewed by Hugh Hewitt today, Wednesday May 15th at 4:00 pm Pacific Time about the abuse of power by the IRS that is getting tremendous traction. Mark will give a close account of this abuse.
Continue ReadingPresident “No Responsibility.” IRS non-press conference.
No Comments ›› MarkI just watched the President's brief press conference on the IRS scandal. Of course, he takes no responsibility. He has removed the interim Director of the IRS. Wow! That ought to put this whole thing to rest...NOT. No independent prosecutor to look into the myriad ...
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Lois Lerner – IRS hack was formerly FEC political speech “Enforcer”
No Comments ›› MarkWe're working on developing this story further, but it's important to note that Lois Lerner, the designated "fall guy (or gal as the case may be)" in the ongoing IRS scandal, was previously the chief enforcement attorney for the Federal Election Commission (FEC). In other ...
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Is it tyranny when the majority never wanted it, but government imposes it?
2 Comments ›› MarkObamacare 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 polling, only 35% of Americans have a favorable view of the legislation, ...
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Rebellion in the king’s court – Boehner in trouble on Benghazi
No Comments ›› MarkA 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 investigation of the Benghazi scandal. This from The Hill ...
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Americans say, Federal Government sucks more than ever
No Comments ›› MarkIn unsurprising polling results from Pew, Americans once again get it right and say that the federal government is worse than ever. While the media and political pundits tell us that the problem in this country is the "low information voter," this is clearly incorrect. ...
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What’s more dangerous, puppies or fracking?
No Comments ›› MarkWe can utilize fear and alarmist rhetoric to scare people away from almost anything. Yet the reality is always found in the balance between risk and reward. This is one of the best pieces I've ever seen showing this contrast. Here's one of the lead ...
Continue ReadingJustice Dept. seeks to deport German homeschooling family
No Comments ›› MarkWith all the people they aren't willing to deport, and all the current discussion around the development of a humane immigration policy, it seems amazing that the Justice Department won't grant asylum to a German family that moved from Germany to the U.S. (legally) to ...
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Food regulations of the future?
No Comments ›› MarkFood 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 restaurant or before ordering via a drive-thru each patron must undergo a Body Mass Index (BMI) ...
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Too Young to be Intimidated?
Gavin Rollins looked out into the audience and saw few familiar faces. The city council chamber was packed with people listening attentively as his opponent p ...
Bluegrass and Grassroots in Tennessee
It was July 2012 – a hot month in Tennessee for both weather and politics – and the members of Tennessee Center for Self Governance were facing their to ...