Obama is quite correct. His primary obstacle is the Founders’ system of separation of powers and checks and balances. His problem is a Congress and Supreme Court that is empowered to say, “No, Mr. President, that isn’t constitutional. You can’t do that in America.”
Archive for February, 2012
February 13, 2012 07:09
The Catholic Bishops v. Obama? President Obama and Justice Ginsburg on America’s “Rather Old Constitution”
February 13, 2012 06:39
Greece MPs pass austerity plan amid violent protests
Tens of thousands protested in Athens, where there were widespread clashes and buildings were set on fire. Violent protests were reported in cities across the country. – BBC News
February 13, 2012 06:03
Cheaper, Cleaner Energy Plan for Puerto Rico Hits Union Road block
It sounds like a plan to help the poor and unemployed. There are only two problems. First, the Sierra Club and local environmentalists have ginned up fears about the project and promised to sue to stop construction. Second, the Jones Act is still in the way. – Wall Street journal
February 13, 2012 05:40
Rick Santorum: Conservative principles win elections
“Conservative principles are the things that win elections,” said Santorum, who also noted, “Conservatives aren’t merely a wing of the Republican Party–they are the Republican Party.”
February 13, 2012 05:25
Allen West CPAC 2012
A conservative favorite, Florida Rep. Allen West gives another rousing speech in his second appearance at ACU’s CPAC. Al Cardenas, Chairman of ACU the event host, told West “We love you for a number of reasons.”
February 13, 2012 05:14
Agenders, Right Wing Conspirators and Global Governance
The United Nations cannot govern us because it contradicts our historic system of freedom and self-governance. Government is not the source of our individual rights; rights cannot be given or denied to us by a benevolent government in the interest of the community. Our Creator is the source of our unalienable rights.
February 12, 2012 11:28
Romney Wins CPAC Straw Poll, Paul Last
Mitt Romney won The Washington Times/CPAC Presidential Straw Poll on Saturday, and also nipped Rick Santorum as the top choice of conservatives nationwide, according to a new version of the poll conducted for the first time this year that suggests Mr. Romney retains strong support among self-identified conservatives. Washington Times
February 10, 2012 18:26
UK MEP Hannan Gives America a Warning at CPAC 2012
European Parliament member Daniel Hannan warns Americans not to follow the failed socialist policies of Europe. MEP Hannan spoke at a CPAC conference titled “The European Debt Implosion: Is America Next?” Hanna is the Secretary General of the Alliance of European Conservatives and Reformists. What you might call the EuroTeaParty.
February 10, 2012 13:41
RGA Chair Bob McDonnell’s speech at CPAC 2012
VA Gov. Bob McDonnell spoke this morning at CPAC 2012.
February 10, 2012 13:34
Obama’s backpedal doublespeak deal on religious attack
The religious institution won’t have to pay for contraception or abortion pills BUT its insurer will have to offer those things free to the employees. Someone needs to tell Obama that nothing is free. This semantics gymnastics will force insurers to raise prices on religious institutions that have the objection. In effect those institutions will still be paying for it through higher premiums. If the Catholics went for this they mad a deal with the devil.
