by Les Dunaway
In last week’s column we talked about how countries go broke, using some of the European Union countries as examples – Portugal, Ireland, Italy, Greece and Spain – known in the financial world as the PIIGS and how those countries may destroy the European Union.
This week we’ll talk about how similar behavior and results (whooda thunk it?) has brought several of our states … Read more...
By Dick Bachert – While an excellent argument can be made for term limits (which, along with elimination of the fat pensions, perks and LAME DUCK SESSIONS I favor), I would offer that, currently, our chances of getting them are somewhere between slim and none. The sad fact that we are even discussing them is a manifestation of the even sadder fact that, until recently, Americans have grown complacently inattentive … Read more...
In case you missed it last night, here is Rep. Ryan’s excellent response to the President’s State of the Union Address:
Each month the Madison Forum will post a featured reading for discussion and evaluation. This month will are offering William Sharp McKechnie’s Magna Carta; A Commentary on the Great Charter of King John.
You can read the entire book on the website or download your own PDF copy. Then start the discussion below the book on the “Featured Reading” page under the “Library” tab.
… Read more...Join us this evening as we host a live chat covering Barack Obama’s State of the Union Message. You can also comment below or via Twitter using the hashtag #madforum.
Live blog archive below the fold.
… Read more...Question one: Is climatology a science or is it an ideology?
Question two: Is supply-side or Keynesian economics a science or is it an ideology?
… Read more...By Les Dunaway
I will, each week, take some issue from the current/recent news and discuss the issue itself and how it impacts our country and our way of life. I hope that there will be an ongoing discussion through comments to my posts.
I’m beginning this discussion … Read more...
by Les Dunaway
There’s been a lot written about this tragedy and a lot said. A good bit of both has been unseemly and/or self-serving.
It’s refreshing to read something which addresses the issue and offers something positive to do.
… Read more...Obama and his spouse are going to visit Tuscon this week to attend memorial services for those killed by Loughner.
Fourteen months ago a muslim in Fort Hood shot and killed 13 people and wounded 30 others. Obama was first in line to suppress the outrage from the community. Pooh-poohed reporting by the media and generally tried to ignore the tragedy.
What’s the difference between the two events that would … Read more...
Tea party freshmen embrace status quo — Our worst fears to come true?
After campaigning against D.C.’s ways, new Republican lawmakers quickly turn to lobbyists and fundraisers.
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-tea-party-20110105,0,4057564.story
By Donald S. Conkey – Two events occurred last week that reinforced my belief that God lives and is still in charge – and that the Preacher was right, that there is a time to be born and a time to die. The first event was a visit by our nine month old grandson Wyatt. The second event was the funeral of dear friend William Douglas Ellis where I delivered … Read more...