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A Comprehensive Distrust of Government

June 17, 2013

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IRS official Lois Lerner has a history of suppressing political opponents, but she's more than just a bureaucratic bully -- she's a national security problem. Meanwhile, Democrats are pushing immigration "reform" to bolster their own voter rolls and some Republicans are happy to help, a look at the "moderate" just elected in Iran, the cultural rot that makes tyranny easier, and why government hates us.
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Balancing Liberty and Security

June 10, 2013

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America is built on the principle of 'ordered liberty,' which seeks to maximize both security and freedom at the same time. Achieving balance is difficult. Also today, Obama adviser picks, a look at the issue of organ transplants, military correctness, and the IRS's lavish spending.
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The Boy Scouts and Timeless Values

June 3, 2013

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The Boy Scouts of America betrayed their own timeless values in changing policy to allow "openly gay" boys to join. Similarly, the military has blurred the roles of the sexes and the results aren't good. In other news, more analysis of regulations, scandals, taxes, the economy, and the war on terror, as well as responses to Mark Alexander's essay on half-staff flags.
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Memorial Day: Honor and Reverence

May 27, 2013

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Today is Memorial Day, and we join countless Patriots across our great nation in honoring the sacrifice of the American Patriots who gave their lives for the Liberty we enjoy. Let us not take that Liberty or their sacrifice for granted.
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First Your Taxes, Then Your Health

May 20, 2013

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The woman over the IRS office targeting conservatives is now over the the IRS office handling ObamaCare. What could go wrong? Of course, Obama has distanced himself from the whole thing, but it's long been obvious how he wants to handle political opponents. Also today, true grit and real responsibility are missing in our culture.
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The Tea Party Target

May 13, 2013

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Friday's news dump was that the IRS has been targeting Tea Party and Patriot organizations for special audits. While not surprising, it's an egregious abuse of power. That comes on the heals of the Benghazi blowup. We also hit on Syria, culture, racism and 3D guns today.
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Economic Recovery Still Lags

May 6, 2013

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April's jobs report appeared to be good news, but the underlying numbers and trends still indicate that Obama's policies are suppressing economic growth. In other news, a look at immigrant assimilation, our educational system, what makes a hero and why the Left always want to make government bigger.
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Remembering a Great Patriot

April 29, 2013

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Yesterday was the 255th anniversary of President James Monroe's birth in 1758. How have we let this great patriot become a forgotten man? Also today, we look again at the Marketplace Fairness Act, the Boston bombing, trouble in Syria, immigration and the abortion culture.
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The Aftermath of Boston

April 22, 2013

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Though both suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing have been apprehended (in one way or another), there is much upon which to reflect in the aftermath. We also consider Obama's (temporary) gun control defeat and how it relates to the abortionist trial in Philadelphia. Oh yeah, and it's Earth Day.
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Income Redistribution Day

April 15, 2013

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It's tax day, and to celebrate the massive transfer of wealth foisted on us by our government, we look at some of the numbers involved. Also, more words of wisdom from Margaret Thatcher, further thoughts on the abortionist murder trial in Philadelphia and the bottom line on gun control.
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Lady Thatcher, RIP

April 8, 2013

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Lady Margaret Thatcher died this morning at the age of 87. The cause of Liberty has lost a great warrior -- indeed, an Iron Lady. Also today, missile defense, Liberty vs. Democracy, how disability is becoming the new welfare, and why Obama succeeds.
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One Small Victory for Religious Liberty

April 1, 2013

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The DC Court of Appeals ruled that the ObamaCare contraception mandate should not apply to two companies owned by Catholics opposed to the mandate on religious grounds. It's a small victory, but an important one. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court considers marriage, the North Koreans continue making trouble and a question about Obama's "evolution."
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Connecticut Legislators Get Schooled

March 25, 2013

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Connecticut resident Robert Steed gives a powerful testimony to state legislators looking to tighten gun control. Meanwhile, after 4 years, the Senate finally passes a budget that includes -- surprise! -- nearly $1 trillion in tax hikes. And finally, why not just put the entire federal government on a credit card?
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The Bible, As Seen on TV

March 18, 2013

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The History Channel's mini-series, "The Bible," debuted to winning ratings, showing again that respectful Christian television has a market. Meanwhile, a huge bank heist (by the government) in Cyprus, a look at the Keystone pipeline, analysis of the new pope, and why marriage matters for the size of government.
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The Firearms Equality Movement

March 11, 2013

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The growing number of firearms companies suspending sales to law enforcement in states that restrict Second Amendment rights is a sign that the fight for Liberty is alive and well. Also today, we look at the drone program and Rand Paul's filibuster, as well as the sequester and entitlements.
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