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  • Who's Responsible for High Gas Prices?

    During the presidential debates, Mitt Romney blamed the rising gasoline prices on President Obama’s policies. That idea is incorrect but it has been spread by his political party, political pundits who claim to be conservative, and certainly the oil companies who would profit from it. This article explains why that is not true. 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

  • The 2012 Republican Presidential Platform Survey

    The Republican Party has just sent out its 2012 Presidential Platform Survey. Supposedly the survey is to determine the issues on the 2012 Republican platform. However, as illustrated here, many of the questions are biased and some are more propaganda than survey questions. 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

  • Was the "In God We Trust" Resolution Really Necessary?

    Until 1956, “E Pluribus Unum” was our de facto national motto. Congress recently passed a resolution reaffirming ” In God We Trust” as our national motto. Although it was mostly a political ploy, those who voted for it should show their trust in God by following the teachings of Jesus. Read more

  • What Does the Solyndra Bankruptcy Mean?

    No one knows what the Solyndra bankruptcy means, but it should not be used to derail our investments in alternative energy. Estimates are that growth in solar panel production will increase fivefold by 2020. Read more