When the leaders of both political parties come to a “compromise” in Washington, D.C., it generally means that each party has agreed to allow the other to fleece the American people of more money in order to give it to their special interest supporters. Compromise rarely, if ever, means party leadership give up their goals […]
Tulsi Gabbard: From Rising Star to Democrats’ Biggest Critic
Tucker Carlson sat down for an interview with former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI). Carlson wrote of the interview: Tulsi Gabbard used to be one of the Democratic Party’s most influential voices. As recently as 2012, Nancy Pelosi glowingly referred to her as “an emerging star.” Fast forward to today, however, and Gabbard is warning Americans […]
KILL SWITCH: Americans Left Stranded by Congress
In the Tom Woods Letter, Tom Woods highlights an effort by Rep. Thomas Massie to defund legislation that mandates cars sold in the United States will be equipped with a kill switch beginning in 2026. That kill switch technology will allow turn off your vehicle if you are deemed to be driving poorly. In support […]
America Needs a Pro-Liberty Speaker of the House
Congressman Mike Johnson is not one of the better known representatives in the people’s House. The somewhat obscure Louisianan rose up to the House’s top position after a spate of better-known congressmen were rejected by one faction of the body or another. In response to Johnson’s election to the speakership, former congressman and presidential candidate, […]
New Speaker Mike Johnson Sets Aggressive Agenda
The GOP has finally chosen its new Speaker. Congressman Mike Johnson of Louisiana is the House’s 56th Speaker, and he has promised an aggressive agenda, reports Matthew Rice in The New York Sun. Rice writes: The House’s 56th speaker, Mike Johnson, fresh off his ascension to the job with the unanimous support of his GOP […]
Uniparty Republicans “Wriggling Like Worms on Hooks”
In a piece on LewRockwell.com, Karen Kwiatkowski slams the failures of American democracy, punching directly at the Speakership race. She notes that only a handful of Americans will select the Speaker, who is third in line for the presidency. And, she laments that “the Republicans in the House, most of whom secretly worship and serve […]
Rep. Dan Crenshaw Wants Other Jim Jordan Supporters to “Chill”
Congressman Dan Crenshaw has a message for his fellow Jim Jordan for Speaker supporters, “Chill.” The high-pressure tactics some congressmen are using to persuade moderates are not working, suggests Crenshaw, and in fact, he notes, those tactics will backfire. Politico’s Kelly Garrity reports: Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) has some advice for Rep. Jim Jordan as […]
With Scalise Out, Who Will Become Speaker?
The Republicans’ nominee for Speaker of the House, Steve Scalise, has exited the race after finding it impossible to get the votes to win the seat. It remains to be seen who will take his place as the nominee. The Washington Post reports: Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) announced at a Republican conference meeting Thursday night […]
Senate GOP Could Be Next for an Overhaul
After the House of Representatives has chosen a new Speaker (potentially today), the momentum for changes in GOP leadership could soon shift to the Senate. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has had two embarrassing mid-press conference freeze-ups in recent months, and that may be accelerating what was already a shift from the old-school McConnell-style leadership […]
Let the Market Work: Shut Down the Government
At his blog, johnstossel.com, John Stossel wonders why so many “useless Cabinet departments” are kept operating. He says they should be shut down, and suggests the government “let the market work.” He writes: This week Republicans and Democrats got together to avert a government shutdown. Too bad. There’s so much that ought to be shut down. Useless […]
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