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December 2017

Why does the Left always knee-jerk to have Government solve all ills?

From Instapundit, this was just too good to pass by.  Sometimes, brevity is the best and this does it well (emphasis mine): Shot: Why Do Intellectuals Support Government Solutions? — Julian Sanchez, Libertarianism.org, October 9th, 2012. Chaser: Leftists never take responsibility for their own lives. This is why they must constantly blame others for their problems, cry for …

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Democrats Suddenly Don’t Want Public Education Used as a Political Weapon?

Dave Solomon, writing in the Union Leader, opens a State House Dome Column titled “‘Edelblut bill’ aims to restrain commissioners” on the matter of Democrat-sponsored SB 466. The Legislation is supposed to keep the State’s Commissioners from engaging in political activity like running for or holding elective office, serving as the officer of a political party or political committee, …

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Trump’s “Christmas Eve Gift” to the UN. Cut US Contribution by $285 Million

As a big hearty “Thank” you to the UN for the 128-9 vote to declare Trump’s Jerusalem Embassy move null and void, the Executive and Chief sent an early Christmas present to the American People. The UN’s budget has been slashed by more than $285 million, according to Ambassador Nikki Haley, who said the cost …

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