Mostly about Utah
First Utah's Senator Bennett (alias Bailout Bob) was stricken from the November ballot. Then Democrat Representative Mollohan of West Virginia lost to anti-incumbent sentiment. Last night Rand Paul soundly defeated establishment candidate Trey Grayson and Arlen Specter lost to a younger and far less experienced rival in Pennsylvania. With record deficits it is obvious that Washington has failed. … [Read more...]
Last week Democrat Representative Mollohan of West Virginia lost to anti-incumbent sentiment. The loss came soon after Utah's Senator Bennett (alias Bailout Bob) was stricken from the November ballot. Now conservative Rand Paul in a Republican Kentucky primary has soundly defeated establishment candidate Trey Grayson. Rand Paul in his victory speech said: We've come to take our government back. … [Read more...]
Last week Democrat Representative Alan B. Mollohan of West Virginia lost in a primary defeat that indicates the anti-incumbent sentiment is alive and well. Mollohan's loss comes soon after Utah's Senator Bob Bennett was stricken from the November ballot in the state's Republican state convention. Mollohan is a 14 term veteran who hasn't faced a serious primary fight in over a decade and was considered … [Read more...]
The Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), commonly called "The Bailout", is a program to which a majority of citizens were opposed. The total cost, as of May 2010 is $586.3 billion, allocated or promised to 836 companies and 13 programs. $79.7 billion was spent on companies for which the bailout was not intended, such as in the non-financial sector, with money going to auto companies such as GM. There … [Read more...]
Mike Lee is challenging Bob Bennett for his senate seat. Lee's website clearly defines his stance on a variety of issues, with the emphasis on Five Steps to a Return to Limited Government. I am discussing each of these five steps, examining them on their merits. Previously I discussed Step 1, Step 2, Step 3, and Step 4. Step 5: End the Era of the Lifetime Politician Mike Lee's proposal: "The runaway … [Read more...]
Mike Lee is challenging Bob Bennett for his senate seat. Lee's website clearly defines his stance on a variety of issues, with the emphasis on Five Steps to a Return to Limited Government. I am discussing each of these five steps, examining them on their merits. Previously I discussed Step 1, Step 2, and Step 3 Step 4: Reduce Government Regulations Mike Lee's proposal: "The answer to an economic … [Read more...]
Mike Lee is challenging Bob Bennett for his senate seat. Lee's website clearly defines his stance on a variety of issues, with the emphasis on Five Steps to a Return to Limited Government. I am discussing each of these five steps, examining them on their merits. Previously I discussed Step 1 and Step 2. Step 3: Reform the Tax System Mike Lee's proposal: "With 50% of wage earners paying little or … [Read more...]
Mike Lee is challenging Bob Bennett for his senate seat. Lee's website clearly defines his stance on a variety of issues, with the emphasis on Five Steps to a Return to Limited Government. I am discussing each of these five steps, examining them on their merits. Last time was Step 1. Step 2: Strengthen National Security, But Stop Nation-Building Mike Lee's proposal: "A core constitutional function … [Read more...]
Mike Lee is challenging Bob Bennett for his senate seat. Lee's website clearly defines his stance on a variety of issues, with the emphasis on Five Steps to a Return to Limited Government. In the next several days I will be discussing each of these five steps, examining them on their merits. Step 1: End Deficit Spending Mike Lee's proposal: "Deficit spending facilitates the continuing growth of … [Read more...]
My guest writer today is my uncle Paul. The definition of a professional politician to me is one similar to Representative Adam Smith. Moreover, professionals are persons who deliberately chose to make a career of running for office or staying on for years by default. They will do most anything to remain in office. One trait is that professionals follow political winds without regard to ethical … [Read more...]
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