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  • It's Not Cap-and-Tax and Reagan Made It Work

    The U.S. has been unable to make much progress on environmental issues because of opposition by our Republican leaders.Our current Congressional leaders, particularly those who would ignore science or derogatorily call Reagan’s system “cap-and -tax”, should look to Reagan as an example. Read more

  • Responsibility and the Freedom of Speech

    Democracy is based on the idea that in a free exchange of ideas, the truth will win out. Speech designed to mislead, misinform, or intimidate is an anathema to our purpose. We are guaranteed a right to free speech and we should use it wisely. Read more

  • Should the EPA Limit Carbon Emissions?

    The U.S. Republican leaders are blocking climate legislation, leaving the EPA in the position of having to regulate carbon emissions. Many Republicans in Congress are unhappy with the EPA and are now claiming the EPA regulation of CO2 is a “power grab”. Read more

  • Liberals and Conservatives, Unite!

    Liberals and Conservatives, rather than polarizing issues, need to work together and it is bad policy for either side to demonize the other. Read more

  • Bits and Pieces 3:The "Fair Tax" Isn't Fair to All

    The “Fair Tax” proposal would replace income tax with a national sales tax of 30%. It would shift more of the tax burden to the working poor, families with incomes under $200,000, and retirees. Read more

  • Both a Congressman & Wealth Redistribution in Camouflage

    Dan Boren(D-OK) seems to be camouflaging himself as a Democrat and the “Flat Tax” scheme he supports as a fairer tax. Read more

  • Senator Coburn’s Town Hall Meeting ( Part 1)

    In his town hall meeting, Senator Coburn made several claims that, though they play well with his constituency, were false upon further research of the topic. Read more

  • Science and the Second Amendment

    We are guaranteed our 2nd amendment rights and no one is really trying to take those away. While considering our gun rights, we need to also consider the rights and safety of our peace officers and our citizens. Other amendments, such as the 1st amendment, have reasonable restrictions for public safety and to protect the… Read more

  • Coffee, Tea, and Civility

    The Coffee Party pledge: I agree to conduct myself in a way that is civil, honest, and respectful toward people with whom I disagree. I value people from different cultures, I value people with different ideas, and I value and cherish the democratic process. Read more

  • Is EPA Regulation of CO2 a "Power Grab"?

    Congressman Frank Lucas (R-OK), in Frankly Speaking (3/10/2010), wants to rein in what he calls “the EPA power grab” to limit carbon emissions. That is hardly the case. The Supreme Court, in Massachusetts v. EPA, ordered the environmental protection agency to make a determination as to whether carbon dioxide is a pollutant. The EPA has… Read more