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Happy New Year! 73 New Tax Hikes Take Effect

It might surprise many people to learn that not one, not two, but seventy-three new tax increases went into effect on January 1, 2010. This was the result of Congress letting temporary tax relief expire...

Do as They Say, Not as They Do

Please check out this piece, about federal government employees... It seems that everyone, from the Treasury Secretary down, is unwilling to pay their taxes (while they want to raise them for everyone else)!!

Youth Unemployment at 52.2% Post "Stimulus"

This is from a few months ago, but from what they were just saying on CNBC, it seems that the situation hasn't changed much.

Fidelity: Generation Y Saving More and Spending Less

Among the positive results of the current economic situation is that those of my generation seem to be acting more fiscally responsible. Please share this information, as this year draws to a close.

2009 Big Labor's Christmas Wish List

With Big Labor giving over $60 million in political contributions to Democrats, according to OpenSecrets.org, the Alliance for Worker Freedom (AWF) has compiled a "Christmas Wish List" of their legislative demands.

Every Democrat Taxpayer Protection Pledge Signer Has Broken His Pledge Now

It is disappointing that not a single Democrat who signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge has kept his word. This health care reform bill is so drastic, it of course includes major tax increases (see the last article I shared, from Americans for Tax Reform, regarding this).

UPDATED: Comprehensive List of Tax Hikes in Reid-Obama Health Bill

I've posted something like this before; this is the updated list however, of all the tax increases in the latest (Reid - Obama) U.S. Senate health care bill.

Abel Maldonado Given First Ever "Richard Rich Backstabber Award"

The newly-appointed Lt. Governor of California wins an award this week!

Is that Right? Is Decreasing your salt intake really for the best?

So maybe salt isn't as bad for you as many think...

Does "net neutrality" violate the First Amendment?

An interesting perspective, from The Goldwater Institute and Americans for Tax Reform.

World Freedom Day 2009 - 20th Anniversary of Reagan's achievement

I wish I'd posted this the day before yesterday - on World Freedom Day... Americans for Tax Reform is an organization that has been especially successful, in promoting the Reagan Legacy. Please check out this link, from ATR. Celebrate VICTORY over communism!!

Comprehensive List of TAX HIKES in Obama / Baucus Health Care Bill

This is an important resource from Americans for Tax Reform. Please check out the information, regarding this key aspect of the Baucus healthcare bill.

Barbara Boxer's Committee Staffers are Jumping Ship!!

U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) has never been popular, even in her own state. And that's apparently the case, even among her own staffers!!

Government to Regulate Blogs - (Will fine you a bundle, if you don't comply!)

We should've known this was coming... Where did our liberty and freedom go?

How much did IL Taxpayers fork over, so that Gov. Pat Quinn (D) could help unions organize?

TRANSPARENCY is something we should all be in support of, regardless of our political perspective.

Kansas Gov. Parkinson Refuses to Provide Financial & Email Records between SEIU

This is troubling news, relating to the SEIU labor union, and the proposed health care reforms. TRANSPARENCY is something that we should be striving for, aside from how we feel about these other issues.

How Young People Will Suffer Under Obamacare

This is an important perspective... There is so much debate about this (and other current socio-economic) issues, but not enough on how the contemporary topics will affect our country's youth.

How High Taxes Broke Up The Beatles

This is a unique and interesting perspective I just found on the ATR.org home-page blog.

Kansas Uses Gov. Resources to Collect Names for the SEIU

Regardless about how one feels about unions in general, this news, about potential ethical violations, is disturbing.

The ACORN Saga: Another Argument for Transparency

These reflections from the Center for Fiscal Accountability come after last night's important U.S. Senate vote to strip funds from ACORN.

Michael & Me (Working-class woman exposes the Marxist Moore)

"Regular Folks United" looks like a great new website, with a grassroots, middle-America focus... This article is by a young lady from a working-class area, near where Michael Moore was - but she has a VERY different outlook on things.

Grover Norquist's thoughts on the 9/12 rallies

These are the reflections on Saturday's major events - from one of the top conservative leaders in the United States.

Obama Care to Cost $2 Trillion

According to Michael Cannon of the Cato Institute, with "gimmicks and trickery" a $2 Trillion Health Care Bill can be touted as $1.2 Trillion Health Care Bill.

The Curious Case of the Amtrak Inspector General's Retirement

First it was I.G. Walpin who was investigating BO 's supporter on the misused of Americorp funds. Now it is I.G.

5 Questions Every Blue Dog Should Answer At A Town Hall Meeting

This month, Congressmen across America will be engaging in "town hall" meetings with their constituents.

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