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, 53% support efforts to block or change the legislation and ...
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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 this morning: "A growing number of lawmakers – 101 so far ...
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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) analysis. The score will determine portion sizes for adults and ...
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112th the Worst Congress Ever – Or the Best?
No Comments ›› MarkThe 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 conference reports in a two-year session, the Senate met for nearly 3,000 hours while the House met for nearly 2,500 hours, and the chambers ...
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Our Representatives Have an Obligation to Know the Constitution
5 Comments ›› MarkSeriously...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 Pelosi has, on more than one occasion, indicated she doesn't know and doesn't really care. She is not alone in her ...
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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 ...