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Tax Cuts

  • Debt and Taxes in Pictures and Graphs

    We all have different ideas about what is a fair tax policy and a fair distribution of wealth. This article shows, using pictures and graphs, that conventional wisdom may not give us a clear picture of the facts – and that we may need to reconsider what economic policies are actually fair. Read more

  • The 2012 Presidential Election: Things You Should Know Before You Vote

    The idea of “death panels” has seemed to fade somewhat from the political debate scene lately but what if I told you there was actually a real case of government control that come very close to what could actually be called a “death panel”? This article discusses Mitt Romney’s record as Governor of Massachusetts. Read more

  • Should Entitlement Programs Be Reformed?

    Mr. John Brock lays out a plan to remove entitlement programs from government management and empower each person to manage their own safety nets. The article makes a number of bad assumptions to justify the reform – and implementing it might leave many people without healthcare or destitute when they retire. 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

  • Bits and Pieces 7: The President and the National Debt

    Does Obama compromise too much? Absolutely! But who cares more for America, the President or Congress. Read more

  • The Health Care Debate's Red Herrings

    Health care reform is too important to let it be sidetracked over, illegal immigrants, abortion, tort reform, or even cost as iot could be paid for by leting the 2001 tax cuts expire. Read more