by John Campbell | Irvine & D.C.
Nuclear: It is far more informative to disregard what the President says, and instead watch his actions; quite often, the two bear no resemblance to one another. Although he has recently given carefully teleprompted speeches in support of nuclear power, his most recent action does the exact opposite. He [...]
by Burt Prelutsky | Los Angeles
This is the time of year when most people are busy resolving to do better in the future. Some people vow to go on diets or exercise more, some promise to give up smoking or booze. [...]
by John Campbell | Irvine & D.C.
Death Tax: Last week, the House passed a permanent extension of the Death Tax, setting the tax rate on any estates over $3.5 million at 45%, not indexed for inflation. The vote was 225-200 with ZERO Republicans voting in favor and 26 Democrats voting to oppose. The Senate is talking about a [...]
by John Campbell | Irvine & D.C.
Quote of the week: “I didn’t see a lot of warmth in that crowd out there that the President chose to address tonight and I thought that was interesting. He went to maybe the enemy camp tonight to make his case.” - Chris Matthews on MSNBC after the President’s [...]
by John Campbell | Irvine & D.C.
Prior to the founding of the United States, political theorist and philosopher John Locke developed the theory that government derives its power and authority from the consent of the governed. Benjamin Franklin once wrote that “in free governments the rulers are the servants and the people their superiors and [...]
by John Campbell | Irvine & D.C.
Quote of the day: “No man’s life, liberty, or property are safe while the legislature is in session.” – Mark Twain 1866
Samuel Clemens would be comforted to know that his life, liberty, and property are now safe for the next 5 weeks as the House of Representatives has adjourned [...]
by John Campbell | Irvine & D.C.
Perhaps one of the most important debates raging now in Washington is centered on the socialization, or nationalization, of health care, essentially putting all or most Americans on the equivalent of Medicare. The proponents of such an idea can often be heard saying that Americans have a “right” to [...]
by John Campbell | Irvine & D.C.
The origins of Memorial Day can be traced far back into American history. By order of General John A. Logan, ‘Decoration Day’ was first widely observed by Americans in 1868. On this day, citizens, friends, and family would decorate the graves of fallen Civil War soldiers to honor their [...]
by John Campbell | Irvine & D.C.
Diversity: This laptop missive is sent directly to approximately 7000 people every time I write one. Many of you forward it on to your relatives, friends, or coworkers, so we really don’t know how many get it and read it in any given week. But it is clearly many [...]
by John Campbell | Irvine & D.C.
The final vote on HR 1, the non-stimulating stimulus bill, was 244-188. Amongst Democrats, the vote was 244-11. Not one single Republican voted for the bill. In my 3 years here, I cannot remember a single major vote where all Republicans voted the same way. President Obama wanted a [...]
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