CBO Raises Its Deficit, Debt Forecasts in Latest Revision
The government has a spending problem. It's one problem that isn't even on the radar screen. ...
About: Bob Adelmann
Posts by Bob Adelmann
Judge Declares Florida’s Expansion of “Stand Your Ground” Law Unconstitutional
Judge Hirsch's decision raises important constitutional questions about the granting of judicial power. ...
Mayors Push Back Against National Reciprocity for Gun Owners
The expansion of Second Amendment rights is anathema to anti-gun, pro-communist groups, which have another agenda in mind altogether. ...
Crude Oil’s Bear Market Is Crushing OPEC
OPEC continues to fade into history as an unlamented footnote. ...
No Need for Federal “Chicago Crime Gun Strike Force” if Police Allowed to Do Their Jobs
In an early-morning tweet, President Donald Trump decried the violence in Chicago and announced that he was sending in “federal help.” But the rationale for this “help” would not...
California Judge Blocks Implementation of Magazine Ban
At least California's anti-gun politicians are consistent. They've never failed to ignore facts, logic, or legality in passing gun laws. ...
Illinois Countdown to Junk Status Continues
Governmental profligacy always winds up on the backs of the taxpayer. The present poster child for that proposition is Illinois. ...
Australia Tries Again to Eliminate “Illegal” Guns Through Amnesty Program
Australia’s Justice Minister Michael Keenan announced two weeks ago that his government would be trying once again to remove “illegal” guns from society. ...
Enjoying Record Low Gas Prices? Thank a Fracker!
Are Americans enjoying record low gas prices? Then they should thank a fracker! ...
Supreme Court Again Refuses to Settle Second Amendment Issue
By refusing to consider Peruta v. San Diego on appeal on Monday, the Supreme Court once again sidestepped an opportunity to clarify the Second Amendment issue of carrying a...
Blockbuster Study: Seattle’s Minimum-wage Increases Cost Low-wage Workers $125 a Month
There are only two conclusions that might be drawn by a study that acknowledges the predicted economic pain inflicted on the poor by Seattle's mandated minimum-wage increase: Either the...
Starving Venezuelans Risk 60 Miles of Open Ocean to Barter for Food
The failings and destruction of socialism are on full display in Venezuela, as its starving citizens are risking 60 miles of open ocean to barter for food in Trinidad....
Pew Research: Americans Getting More Comfortable With Firearm Ownership
Pew Research's new report says Americans are more and more comfortable with guns and gun ownership, and less and less enchanted with anti-gun laws. ...
Illinois Governor Gives Tax Increases to Placate Democrats Before Deadline
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner's last-minute attempt to placate state Democrats before the June 30 deadline is likely to fail, and the state will increase its indebtedness to the point...
Oil Expert Yardeni: OPEC Should Break Agreement, Produce All It Can
Energy expert Ed Yardeni is suggesting OPEC go back to flooding the world with oil because trying to deprive the world of oil isn't boosting crude prices. ...