Having the courage to say "stop"
Tweet It's been more than a little amusing lately to watch politicians, interest groups and media types criticize Gov. Mark Sanford for saying “no” to spending an additional $700 million in federal...
View ArticleSpending our way to oblivion
TweetMargaret Thatcher once said that, “the problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people’s money”. One could easily add that another problem is that the other people...
View ArticleTime for the Balanced Budget Amendment
TweetIn 1997, a proposed amendment to the Constitution that would require Congress to balance the budget received sixty-six votes – falling just one vote short of the required two-thirds majority it...
View ArticleA canary in a budgetary coal mine
Tweet As most of Washington has begun to see the need to have some serious conversations about how we might make do with less spending, it probably comes as no surprise that for many members of...
View ArticleWinning the big spending, big government debate
TweetMilitary strategy dictates that if you decide “where” a fight will take place, then you will be able to choose the ground that is most favorable to you. The same holds true in politics.As debate...
View ArticleStrategic tips for the GOP in the debt limit fight
TweetOne of the most important elements in any type of conflict is to control the ground you fight on. In politics, that usually means controlling the issues that will be discussed. And for...
View ArticleConservative Outpost Veepstakes Survey Results
Tweet Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney Comes Out on Top The Conservative Outpost Republican Veepstakes Survey final numbers are in and have now been tallied. Based on the 1703 respondents...
View ArticleMcCain to Obama: Congratulations!
Tweet John McCain will be airing an ad tonight during the Democratic Convention congratulating Barack Obama for his historic nomination for the Democratic Party. Check out the ad here: Talk about some...
View ArticleMeet the Female VP Candidate
Tweet The Basics Significance: First woman vice-presidential candidate for her party. Age: mid-40's. Foreign Policy Experience: none. Years holding a political office: 10+. The Challenge: The...
View ArticlePalin Gets Her Chance to Respond to Bias Driven Frenzy Wednesday Night
Tweet Little doubt that she can, but should she come out swinging? Those who are familiar with Sarah Palin know all too well that the very last thing you should do to her is underestimate her. It has...
View ArticleThe Truth - According to the "Mainstream Media"
TweetHere's what I have learned from the American media:1. Barack Obama should be the first black person elected to the presidency - that's good. It's destiny.2. Barack Obama has plenty of experience...
View ArticleGOP 'Brand' Improving According to New Poll Released by Pew Research
TweetPew Research Center has a brand new poll out that reflects some very favorable numbers for the Republicans going into the peak of the election season. The poll shows that 'independent voters' now...
View ArticleJohn McCain Suspends Presidential Campaign
Tweet Challenges Barack Obama To Do The Same in Order to Work on Financial Crisis in Washington In an incredibly surprising announcement, John McCain has decided to suspend his presidential campaign...
View ArticleMcCain Announces That Debate is On
Tweet McCain Officially Resumes Campaign and Announces Plans to Attend Ole Miss Presidential Debate The McCain campaign has released the following statements regarding the work that's been done in...
View ArticleFight With Me, Fight!
TweetThe Democrats keep repeating the mantra that the financial crisis is the fault of the Bush Administration and Republicans. When is McCain going to hit back and lay this mess at the feet of those...
View ArticleWhen Republicans Act Like Democrats
TweetBarack Obama has now been elected the forty-fourth President of the United States. He ran a very organized campaign and has made history as the first man of color to be elected to the nation's...
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