Politics
Obama Flexes his "Green" Muscles
Written by Patrick Krey
There can be no doubt that Americans are not living in the constitutionally limited republic created by our founders. Instead, they now live in a centralized executive state consisting of an imperial presidency imbued with king-like powers. A perfect example of this form of government occurred on January 26 when President Barack Obama issued executive orders for federal regulators to implement stricter fuel-emission standards for automobile manufacturers.
Obama Reverses Abortion Policy
Written by Ann Shibler
Federal money — taxpayers’ money — will now be available for many international groups that promote or provide abortions. The White House issued a statement on Friday at 7 p.m. EST, saying President Barack Obama quietly signed the executive order that lifted funding restrictions — the Mexico City Policy — for foreign non-governmental organizations that counsel for, promote, or provide abortion.
At Uncle Sam's Service
Written by Patrick Krey
National service is often associated with patriotism, but the degree to which it becomes compulsory is the same degree to which it becomes involuntary servitude.
Judge Robert Bork was a circuit court judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia when in 1987 he was nominated to the Supreme Court by President Ronald Reagan. His was one of only three nominations to ever be rejected — savaged, some said, by Senate detractors including Ted Kennedy and now-VicePresident Joe Biden.
Any Volunteers for National Service?
Written by Patrick Krey
Barack Obama's national-service plan purports to be voluntary, yet nonparticipating schools would lose funding, and uncooperative individuals would be denied tax credits.
