Bill Flax is regularly featured here on our Opinion page. His latest article is on the EPA’s regulation of carbon dioxide. This economically destructive policy is unconstitutional, as it was never approved by Congress. The Constitution clearly states in Article I, Section 1 that “All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of… Read More
Reviving the Constitution to Save America
September 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Sign up for this newsletter here. 1789 Newsfeed Top Picks Spending and Debt: A New Fannie and Freddie?: Obama wants to keep the government gravy train going Warren Buffett’s Taxing the Rich Won’t Solve Deficit, Says Tax Foundation Gov’t Paying Farmers, Ranchers $112M to Protect Bird Too Numerous to be Threatened Government Dependency: Stimulative Dependence: Obama… Read More
Remember 9/11 – Honor The Victims and Know Your Enemy
September 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Sign up for this newsletter here. 1789 Blog, Opinion, and Video Top Picks Blog: September 11, 2001- A “Date Which Will Live in Infamy.” “Since the politically-correct folks in Washington and NYC have got the compassion theme covered quite well, I take a crack at remembering another side of the 9-11 massacre. When the attack… Read More
Happy Labor Day! Be a Constitutional Watchdog
September 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Sign up for this newsletter here. 1789 Blog, Opinion, and Video Top Picks Blog: Do-It-Yourself Federalism Do you ever wonder how our government would function if the Constitution was actually upheld? Washington would like you to think we can’t get along without them, when actually we would be doing a lot better if left… Read More
Sen. Paul: EPA Regulations Violate Constitutional Rights
September 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Washington Times ran an Op-Ed by Sen. Rand Paul pointing out the need for congressional oversight to rein in over-bearing regulations: EPA regulations violate constitutional rights: Out-of-control agency turns everyday life into a federal crime Since its creation in 1970, the Environmental Protection Agency has done more harm than good. EPA regulations cost more… Read More
Constitutional Critic-Watchdog Ezra Klein on the EPA
August 26, 2011 By 1 Comment
Look out Al Gore: Ezra Klien is on deck, a rising star that just might be gunning for your figurehead spot as chief of the environmental movement. Ezra is tuning in to the buzz over Obama’s use of the EPA to implement Cap and Trade. He has written an EPA promotion piece celebrating the back… Read More
Stop Violating the Constitution
August 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Sign up for this newsletter here. 1789 Newsfeed Top Picks Spending and Debt: Finally Free From Government Servitude: Paying our taxes and regulations takes longer every year Government to Punish S&P for Downgrade: Don’t mess with Obama’s re-election plans America is Owed an Honest Obamacare Cost Estimate: Costs continue to rise with daily revelations Federal Program… Read More
Contact Your U.S. Senators and Representative to Support Cut-Cap-Balance Plan
July 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Sign up for this newsletter here. 1789 Newsfeed Top Picks Spending and Debt: Angry Tea Party Stirring up GOP Revolt: Strong opposition to increasing taxes in recession Cooler Heads Prevail in Latest Debt Talk: Break in negotiations while parties huddle on options The Budget Crisis May be Worse than We Realize: Overly-optimistic growth, interest estimates… Read More
EPA Go Away
July 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In one fell swoop the EPA is set to unleash more regulations which will deliver a body blow to the trifecta of America’s problems: unconstitutional thinking, rising energy costs, and high unemployment levels. “The EPA’s move to implement the Clean Air Transport Rule and the Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology, both of which will hit coal… Read More
