Blog
WASHINGTON — It was a risky move for a first-term Democratic congressman to take on a central tenet of his party’s health care reform plan, but U.S. Rep. Jared Polis’ offensive against a surtax on wealthy Americans has apparently paid off. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi back- pedaled on the proposal over the weekend, and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen…
Continue »
Congress Woman Besty Markey sold her vote on the Cap and Trade bill for a mere $2,000. The number of small businesses and individuals this bill will destroy is has no price tag! Her Constituents in 4th District should be outraged! Democrats who voted yes on the climate change bill received more money overall from Democratic leaders before the June 30th…
Continue »
by Curtis Harris Freedom Fest ’09 was time well spent for me. As the name implies, the conference was focused on economic freedom, free markets and libertarian ideas. Given that focus, and America’s political and economic climate, the general tone of the conference sessions was negative for the short-term and guarded for the long-term. Essentially, America is suffering because of…
Continue »
Is Betsy Markey a Speed Reader? Markey Claims to Read Bill, Talk to Constituents, but In What Time? Washington – After waiting until the last minute to take a public position, Rep. Betsy Markey (D-CO) may have made a career-ending decision in voting “yes” in passing the National Energy Tax on Friday, which the Wall Street Journal has called “the…
Continue »
This is the time we must ask ourselves if we still know the freedoms intended for us by our Founding Fathers. Our Founder’s established a Republican form of government in order to protect our freedoms. We believe a government that is strong but limited secures liberty best. The letter of the Constitution defines these limitations, and when our government oversteps…
Continue »
The Independence Institute has produced a great, short video explaining a problem with political control of our health insurance:
Continue »
Per Bonnie Solan, State Coordinator for Colorado’s Campaign For Liberty. One of our members, Steve, recently came upon a supreme court case that impressed him so much that he had to seek out and find the plaintiff in the case and speak with him. His name is Sheriff Mack and here is an introduction video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLJgPuNAh60 This patriot stood against…
Continue »
On Tuesday, Denver author Ronald Lewis releases his new book Stick it to The Man. Stand Up, Fight Back, and Win! Denver author Ronald Lewis is releasing his timely and relevant book, Stick it to The Man, in the US and Canada. Written “for the people,” Stick It is a refreshing and fun read that tackles current events (economic meltdown,…
Continue »