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There are precious few politicians who want to tell the truth about Social Security. Those who try to are demonized for attacking the elderly and poor. You know, old people will have to choose between eating and filling their drug prescriptions. It is the stuff of political theater. I believe Social Security on not the third rail in politics, rather it is a high speed train to extinction. Rick Perry has written a book titled, " Fed Up!: Our Fight to Save America from Washington ". In his book... Read Full Story

There are lies, damn lies and then there is the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. I just love it when my local paper gets it wrong. In an article by Zac Anderson titled, " Rubio remarks on entitlements: 'weakened us as a people' ” is where the big lie is told. If you read past the lie in the title you will see this is not what Senator Rubio said nor meant. What Senator actually said was, " Both Republicans and Democrats established a role for government in America that said, yes, we’ll have a free... Read Full Story

John Casey, President of the Space and Science Research Corporation (SSRC), is visiting Tampa today to launch his seminal book on climate change titled " Cold Sun ". Additionally, Mr. Casey is holding a press conference to announce opposition to Florida's policies on controlling green house gases and CO2. The SSRC is the leading predictor of climate change, seismic activity and volcanic eruptions using its RC Theory. In an SSRC letter to Governor Rick Scott Mr. Casey states, "This letter is... Read Full Story

By Alan Caruba On Tuesday, Senate Minority Leader, Mitch McConnell (R-KY) gave a response, in advance, to President Obama’s Thursday speech regarding the state of the economy. “We’ve tried the President’s approach. It’s failed.” I doubt that Sen.  McConnell’s speech  received much notice by the mainstream media, but it was as succinct an analysis of why everything the President has done regarding the economy has failed. Reportedly, Obama wants to throw more billions at “recovery.” Much like... Read Full Story

Gerald F. Seib in the Wall Street Journal writes, "As dark as the political picture is for President Barack Obama right now, Republicans aren't exactly basking in a healthy glow either, suggesting that some wild and unpredictable political forces have been unleashed across the land." A friend of mine named this unpredictable political force: Electile Dysfunction. Gerald goes on to say Bill McInturff, the Republican pollster who conducts surveys for the The Wall Street Journal/NBC News... Read Full Story

I recently had long conversations with two successful entrepreneurs. One lives in Florida and the other in Missouri. Both are deeply troubled and concerned about the economy. Both had the same message. Its the product, stupid, not the people! Their point is America needs to be a net producing nation and not a consuming nation. Jobs will not be created unless and until companies, large and small, produce and sell more of their products and related services. To stop the recession business must... Read Full Story

By Alan Caruba We are all aware that one of the bail-outs that occurred on Obama’s watch was the takeover of two of the three major auto manufacturers, General Motors and Chrysler companies. As both faced bankruptcy, the Obama administration stepped in to become the owner of these companies. Among the first to discover the arrogance and ignorance of those selected to direct its Automotive Task Force were hundreds of dealerships for both companies. On May 14, 2009, Alan Spitzer was among them... Read Full Story

An op-ed piece titled " Don't Fear Islamic Law in America " appears in the  New York Times.  The column is written by  Eliyahu Stern , Assistant Professor of Modern Jewish Intellectual and Cultural History at Yale University. Professor Stern states, "Today, we need an Abrahamic ethic that welcomes Islam into the religious tapestry of American life." Professor Stern goes on to say, "The crusade against Shariah undermines American democracy, ignores our country’s successful history of religious... Read Full Story

As conditions in Libya continue to deteriorate and questions are being raised about who are the rebel leaders a shocking video is posted by Alan Kornman from The United West . According to the Associated Press (AP) , "Abdel-Hakim Belhaj is an emerging hero of the Libyan uprising, the man who led the Tripoli Brigade that swept into the capital and captured the fortified compound that was Moammar Gadhafi's seat of power. He's also the former leader of an Islamic militant group who says he was... Read Full Story

What are these scores all about? Well, the Heritage Foundation has done an exhaustive review of the voting records of all members of the U.S. Congress. They have created a website where the votes and scores are displayed for each member for every one to see. According to the Heritage Action Score Card website: " With each vote cast in Congress, freedom either advances or recedes. Heritage Action’s new legislative scorecard allows Americans to see whether their Members of Congress are fighting... Read Full Story