April 30, 2011
Green Energy Mandates and Mathematics
For many years I've bucked the trend to get all gooshy about a topic or concept at my AsktheBuilder.com website. The most recent example that comes to mind are tankless water heaters. Twelve years ago there was a huge marketing push that talked about all the money you would save installing one. Trouble is, the marketing folks either didn't do the math or they chose to cloak the truth. The same thing is going on right now in New Jersey with solar panels on telephone poles.
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April 24, 2011
Confederate Flag Controversy in Georgia
The confederate flag is going to continue to fly above the Georgia county courthouse, at least until such time as the issue is fought in court.
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Col. Allen West Calls President Obama a "Low-Level Socialist Agitator"
On April 21, 2011, freshman Congressman Col. Allen West (R-FL) continued to build his legacy of telling the truth while a guest on Greta Van Susteren's On the Record show broadcast by Fox News.
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April 19, 2011
Michele Bachmann - Next US President?
Imagine if you could sit face to face for two and one-half hours in a cozy living room with one of the most dynamic and high-profile members of the US Congress. In that time frame you have a real conversation as if it's a family get-together, a party or a picnic. No rhetoric, no pontificating, and no monologue.
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April 13, 2011
South Carolina's Roll-Call Voting Law
Yesterday, April 12, 2011 was an historic day in the state of South Carolina. Their enthusiastic governor, Ms. Nikki Haley, signed a law that provides for complete transparency each time their state legislators vote on an issue. Can you believe that there are other states in the Union that allow voting where you don't know how your representative voted?
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April 11, 2011
Congressman Paul Ryan's Path to Prosperity
Last week Congressman Paul Ryan, who represents Wisconsin's First District, unveiled his Path to Prosperity. Congressman Ryan is the chairman of the House Budget Committee, and he's been actively engaged in trying to get Federal Government spending under control. The trouble is, the mainstream media has stifled his cries for the past couple of years.
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April 10, 2011
The Tea Party and History
Several days ago I was on the road to recovery from a horrible bout with shingles. One morning while I thought I was thinking clearly I wrote my post about The Budget Battle and Disaster.
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April 7, 2011
The Budget Battle and Disaster
In less than two days, there could be a partial government shutdown. I'm praying that it will happen. You know why? Because I'd venture to say that for most Americans, life will go on as usual. The mainstream news media, will of course, go out and find extreme examples of hardship to paint a picture of doom and gloom. But you and I, I'll bet we just motor along as if nothing has happened.