The Wall Street Journal’s editorial section today once again grabs my attention. The column, “The Blue Dogs’ Final Dilemma” suggests that the world of moderate politics is dead and that Americans should stop believing in the supernatural powers of ‘across-the-aisle partnerships’. The future of bipartisanship, which once again has failed to progress Obama’s health care [...]
Monthly Archives: July 2009
- 1Jul31
Hands Off My Healthcare!
Next week (August 2 – August 8), a few members of Civitas will be traveling around the state on a “Hands Off My Healthcare” tour, hosted by the NC chapter of Americans For Prosperity. I invite everyone to come out and support our rallies in multiple cities through out the state. Come ask us any [...]
- Jul31
Consumers Really Like Taxpayer Subsidized New Cars
No surprise here, federal “cash for clunkers” program has been a big hit. People really like when the government forces the tax payers to pick up the tab for $3,500 of their new car. If you were planning on participating and haven’t made it to the dealership yet I suggest you go today. It looks [...]
- Jul31
Where’s Bev’s Concern for Working Families Now?
Gov. Perdue scuttled last week’s budget agreement over her concern over raising income taxes on “working families and middle class families” yet has openly supported increasing the cigarette tax up to $1 per pack. I’d like to point out to the Governor the hypocrisy of her statement. Take this chart from Gallup for example: So [...]
- Jul31
Who Are “We”?
The Foundation for Economic Education article gets at something that has bothered me for quite a while. When politicians, speaking to a crowd of people, say that “we” need to do something to “fix” this or that, nobody seems to question the collectivist mindset behind such terminology. The first-person plural form is not merely a convenience, as [...]
- 1Jul30
Too Right to Do Business
A conservative who operates a kiosk called “Free Market Warrior” will not be allowed to renew his lease with Concord Mills Mall in Concord, NC. According to mall officials “Mr. Spivack has not agreed to remove the objectionable merchandise and will be moving out of Concord Mills at the end of his lease.” The “objectionable” [...]
- 1Jul30
Support for Health Reform Plan Continues to Drop
The Wall Street Journal reports that in the span of a month popular support for the President’s health care plan has declined significantly. Down from an evenly divided split, a national poll conducted July 24-27 found 42% of respondents thought the plan was a bad idea, while only 36% had a positive outlook on the [...]
- Jul29
N.C. Taxpayers Create Jobs in V.A.
Please don’t get the wrong idea, I am not against interstate commerce, however, when a bill is passed by our General Assembly and signed by our Governor to create jobs in North Carolina, one cannot help but be a bit surprised to find out that almost as many employees currently on-site in Nags Head, N.C. [...]
- Jul29
Starfleet Academy Video
In the spirit of the last Bad Bill of the Week about the bill appropriating $1.7 million for the creation of a “Starfleet Academy” at NC A&T University, we’ve decided to get a head start on the festivities. So, enjoy the movie!
- Jul29
Vote on Obamacare Put Off (for now)
Thankfully, it appears that the US Congress will not vote on their healthcare “reform” bill until after the August recess. Maybe they can use the month to actually read the bill (with the consulation of two lawyers). Perhaps it is growing public discontent with the bill that is causing such pause.