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State of the Union facts vs. Obama’s fictions

Jan 25, 2012 Comments Off by

SOTU FACT: President Obama’s Policies Have Made Our Economy Worse

CLAIM: President Obama says our economy has “momentum.”

“As long as I’m President, I will work with anyone in this chamber to build on this momentum.” (President Obama, State of the Union Address, January 24, 2012)

FACT: President …

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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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Rep. Schweikert in YouTube Town Hall: “Fair Trade Is Anything But Fair”

Sep 26, 2011 Comments Off

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 26, 2011 CONTACT: Rachel Semmel Washington, D.C. – Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) today announced his participation in YouTube’s latest town hall. The questions, submitted by a YouTube audience, are answered by Members of Congress in both Houses and of each party. Viewers are encouraged to vote for the response they most [...]

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