Category The Nation
LEE’S SUMMIT, DECEMBER 7, 2012 – Washington is abuzz about “Sticking It” to the top two percent. Obama refuses an $800 billion revenue increase “it’s too small, and the numbers don’t add up” because he will stand steadfast on increasing… Continue Reading →
SEPTEMBER 12, 2012, WHITE HOUSE ROSE GARDEN – The following is the full transcript of the speech given by President Obama about the deaths in Benghazi Libya. The highlights were added for emphasis. 10:43 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. … Continue Reading →
LEE’S SUMMIT, SEPTEMBER 11, 2012 – It was eleven years ago this morning that the world changed for all of us. In the early days we all united behind the grief we felt for all those who died that day…. Continue Reading →
LEE’S SUMMIT, SEPTEMBER 9, 2012 – It takes a great deal of work to get the information necessary to understand the Unemployment numbers; but since numbers matter I went looking and want you to be able to do the same… Continue Reading →
LEE’S SUMMIT, AUGUST 25, 2012 – On July 20, 1969 I was 11-years old living in Arenales in Buenos Aires Argentina – The United States was not yet in my future – I laid in bed and watched the old… Continue Reading →
LEE’S SUMMIT, July 9, 2012 – In the front page of the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) you will find the following statement: “From 2-27 July, all countries of the world will come together in New York to negotiate… Continue Reading →
LEE’S SUMMIT, JULY 7, 2012 – The effect of Chief Justice Roberts’ opinion will go much further than simply changing the Affordable Care Act (a.k.a., Obamacare) penalty to a tax: Yes, it is a tax. From the Roberts Opinion “[A]ccording… Continue Reading →
LEE’S SUMMIT, JULY 4, 2012 – On July 4, 1776 a group of brave men gathered to declare this nation’s independence from the tyranny of taxation without representation and the right of every human being to be free to pursue… Continue Reading →
Congressional Candidate, State Representative Jerry Nolte R-Gladstone, called today’s ruling by the Supreme Court a devastating blow to personal liberties and our ability to create jobs and opportunities for everyone. Nolte observed that the court rightly defines the mandate as… Continue Reading →
LEE’S SUMMIT, JUNE 24, 2012 – Once upon a time “common sense” was praised as a unique and wonderful thing. Common sense is the intersection of rules and reason. It is that unique quality of doing the right thing for… Continue Reading →
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2012/03/23/new-report-affordable-care-act-gives-americans-more-security-better-bene It cites a woman (Devon Grochowski) that had no coverage with her current employer but can now continue to work at her existing company, at least until she is 26, while her parent’s insurance covers her. Why is it… Continue Reading →
MARCH 13, 2012 – Last week, Businessweek did some research on the 10% student loan delinquency rate number that was often cited by the mainstream media and the Obama Administration as having little difference between the overall delinquencies of other… Continue Reading →
