The Trump Phenomenon
(Society,Government)
Who is this Trump guy? How did he get here? How is he a threat to other politicians? And why do people hate him?
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The Proposed Cyprus Bailout
(Politics,Society,Government)
Cyprus wants a bailout, and to pay for it, they want to confiscate rich people's money.
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The Supreme Court vs Obamacare
(Government,Law)
The Supreme Court is deliberating the constitutionality of Obamacare. The angle being used involves "interstate commerce". But history shows us that the Court has vastly distorted what can be considered "interstate commerce".
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Downsizing the military without crippling it
(Government)
I was speaking with my husband the other day about how we could cut a lot of spending out of the military budget without gutting our ability to fight and defend this great nation. The point I was making is one I haven't heard being talked about among the political commentators, so I thought I'd present it here.
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Regulation-- when congress won't do its job
(Government,Law)
Conservatives have long championed smaller government, and for good reason. Our Founding Fathers didn't want a bloated, overbearing government ruling the lives of citizens. They would be shocked to see what has happened to their beloved Constitution and governmental framework. I learned today of another prime example of a government gone mad. It's also a perfect illustration of the more serious threat to our liberty: regulations.
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