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From $250 a year to $1,600 a month!

Jan 23, 2012 Comments Off by

In an earlier post, we highlighted a great article by British MEP Daniel Hannan, Memo to the Occupy protesters: here are ten things we evil capitalists really think. In it, Hannan makes the following point:

7. Let’s tackle the idea that being on the Left means …

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Ten things evil capitalists really think

Jan 23, 2012 Comments Off by

Since we’re on the subject of capitalism . . .

Britain has a great MEP (Member of the European Parliament) named Daniel Hannan. Back in November, he wrote an op-ed that I meant to note, but didn’t get a chance. It’s Memo to the Occupy …

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Schweikert Intros Amendment to Require States’ Approval for Debt Increases

Jan 19, 2012 Comments Off by

Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, Congressman David Schweikert (R-AZ) introduced H.J.Res 99, theNational Debt Relief Amendment (NDRA). This constitutional amendment would require approval from a majority of states before Washington increases the federal debt level:

“Our national debt is more than a mind-blowing $15 trillion, which breaks …

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