The Prevention First Act...better titled "The-government-is-going-to-make-sure-everyone-else-pays-for-your-lack-of-self-control" Act. On second thought, that's a bit of a doozy, so I'll stick to its formal name for this blog entry.
This bill (S. 21, H.R. 398) has been introduced and referred to a committee in both houses of Congress. Read More »
I sincerely apologize for taking up two whole slots on the Recent Blog Posts list, but this whole stimulus fiasco has me livid. Well, it's not so much the stimulus bill itself, but rather the politics behind it. Heck, just politics in general. Read More »
The "Military-Industrial Complex". It characterizes one of the most influential (and terrifying) undercurrents of power in the United States government, and conceptualizes the fusion of government and military business. Read More »
Two months ago, Ron Paul appeared alongside Ralph Nader on CNN to discuss their plans for a third party/independent presidential debate. The debate is irrelevant at this point, but I want to convey the united message that the two shared as a continuation of the message from my last post.
They agreed that immediate action must be taken on the following issues:
A.) Foreign Policy Read More »
While I should be up and giddy for the new Congress, and even better the new leaders Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid, I can't help but feel a sign of lachrymose and insecurity of their newly appointed powers. Read More »
My first post on the bailout bill focuses mainly on how Congress is flawed. How the leaders in the Congress can buy votes to pass legislation using American taxpayer money which ultimately may lead to funding obscure "projects". This post is going to focus more on the economics of the issue. Read More »
Greetings everyone, do you have a pain in your congress? Read More »
Everyone has heard about the $700 BILLION bailout plan made by congress. And everyone also knows that the American people did not actually want this plan because of how much debt the nation was already in. We're talking on the heavy side of nine TRILLION dollars! Read More »
