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Grover Norquist

  • Just Raise Taxes

    Being fiscally conservative requires making a sound national budget and raising the revenue to fund our nation’s needs. Since few Congressmen are willing to vote to cut pet projects, and perhaps lose their own, it leaves us with just one alternative: ” Just raise taxes”. Read more

  • Where Do Our Tax Dollars Go?

    This article explains where our tax dollars go. It also points out what expenses could be reduced without undermining our national security or reducing programs which help people in need. Read more

  • Aristotle, the Pope, and Income Inequality

    Aristotle argued that a stable democracy required a strong middle class. The Pope, in his recently published Exhortation, argues against the ideology hurting the poor and destroying the middle class. This article examines how the income inequality came about and how it could be corrected. Read more

  • The Shortcomings of the 2012 Republican Platform

    The Republican Party has approved this platform and many of its provisions would make sweeping changes in programs that benefit the middle class and the poor. It is in many ways more extreme than Mitt Romney would have wished, and it may make his candidacy more difficult. This describes the main provisions of the platform… Read more

  • A Bad Time to Cut Taxes in Oklahoma

    Oklahoma’s Governor and Republican leaders have finalize a tax proposal that will give tax cuts to Oklahoma’s wealthier citizens, increases taxes on many lower and middle income citizens, and continue subsidies to many special interest groups. The proposal, if passed, will require cuts to education, infrastructure, and public services. Read more

  • Congressman John Sullivan’s Town Hall Meeting II

    Congressman John Sullivan (R-OK) held a town hall meeting in Tulsa, Oklahoma where he discussed the budget, Social Security, energy issues, EPA regulations, jobs, and the stimulus program. The article explains Congressman Sullivan’s positions, gives comments and questions asked by the audience, and compares the authors views to Congressman Sullivan’s. Read more

  • Congressman John Sullivan's Town Hall Meeting

    Congressman John Sullivan (R-OK) held a town hall meeting in Sand Springs, Oklahoma where he discussed the budget, Social Security, banking reform, energy issues, EPA regulations, jobs, and the stimulus program. The article explains Congressman Sullivan’s positions, gives comments and questions asked by the audience, and compares the authors views to Congressman Sullivan’s. Read more

  • Is Grover Norquist Helping Your State Go Broke?

    If your state cannot meet his financial responsibilities, it may be because a number of your state legislators have signed Grover Norquist pledge that they will not under any circumstances raise taxes. Although it is been easy to cut taxes in Oklahoma, because of the pledge it will be impossible to raise taxes to create… Read more

  • The Constitution and the National Debt

    Congress is perilously close to defaulting on the loans the United States has received from other countries. Not only is it irresponsible for our country to default on its loans, but the consequences would be serious for US citizens and for our financial institutions. Although there has been much blaming, buck passing, and finger-pointing -… Read more