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Government Welfare Encourages Obesity… or so it appears
On Thursday, the state-by-state obesity rankings were announced. As a cynic, my first thought was, “I wonder if the fattest states are also those which spoon out the highest levels of welfare?” Turns out the data correlates quite nicely. by … Continue reading
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How to pay for health care? Borrow, says Obama.
A day after claiming his administration was the most fiscally responsible in the history of the nation, the president clears the way for the country to borrow more money. by Michael Naragon “The ‘pay-as-you-go’ rule is very simple,” Obama said … Continue reading
From out of the mouths of babes…
The author is currently in the middle of giving (and grading) final exams. In his absence, his five-year old son will write the next blog post, an open letter to President Obama and the federal government. by Michael Naragon … … Continue reading
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Obama says the U.S. is broke… then vows to spend more.
In an interview with C-SPAN on Friday, the president candidly admitted that the nation had run out of money. Then he proceeded to promote his egregiously expensive health care plan and multi-billion-dollar takeover of GM. by Michael Naragon At least … Continue reading
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A case for John Kasich…
Those who are interested in returning the nation to fiscal conservatism should look no further than the fiery Ohio Republican. by Michael Naragon The first time I saw John Kasich on television, I was beginning my first year of graduate … Continue reading
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Obama’s coup d’etat is coming in the form of 22nd Amendment repeal.
The president takes a page from the Chavez playbook and makes an end-around for dictator-for-life. by Michael Naragon Economic expert Milton Friedman long believed that one of the weaknesses of the American system was that Congressmen were not limited in … Continue reading
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And how do we pick our justices? Tradition!
President Obama said Friday that he would seek a caring person to replace departing Supreme Court Justice David Souter, and those who believe in “abstract” laws need not apply. by Michael Naragon When David Souter announced Thursday evening that he … Continue reading
Obama attempts to “railroad” the automobile industry…
The federal government has tried to save heavy industry before, and liberals are beginning to point to Conrail as the blueprint to follow. by Michael Naragon “Any honest reading of history suggests that the federal government has quite an impressive … Continue reading
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Amnesty, border security, and swine flu… oh my! (Updated Arizona Edition, 4/24/10)
Warning: This blog will be construed as racist by the left. Terms such as “illegal aliens” will be used. If you find yourself in agreement, you may be labeled as an extremist. You have been warned. by Michael Naragon UPDATE … Continue reading
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