Posts Tagged ‘authority’

Almost a Fifth of U.S. Economy Moves Underground

by Mike McCune –     American over 30 know about the infamous Russian “Black Market” wherein the population did most of its food and illicit items trade. Since it was officially off-the-records by the government, but necessary to sustain the population, the term “Black Market” was applied.   It will not come as a [...]

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Politician puts money where mouth is, gives money back to government

by Matt Lacy –   While many politicians talk about the need to cut spending, one Senator is putting his money where his mouth is by returning money back to the government.   Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky has returned $600,000 to the U.S. Treasury that was given to him by the federal government to run [...]

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Defense Secretary orders major changes in combat teams

Secretary of Defense accused of cowardnessBy Craig Masters Political commentator and best selling author, Phyllis Schafly, has called outgoing Secretary of Defense, Leon Panetta, a coward for making the announcement he has decided to strike down the 1994 Combat Exclusion Law and then running for the Pentagon’s exit doors. But in his last few weeks [...]

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Washington’s balanced approach: $41 in taxes for $1 in spending cuts

by Jack Minor –   In a last minute fiscal cliff deal that will raise taxes on over 77 percent of Americans, the definition of compromise and balance in Washington means increasing revenue by significant amounts relative to spending cuts.   According to the Congressional Budget office, the last minute fiscal cliff deal reached by [...]

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Army appeals court to decide whether Ft. Hood shooter can be forced to shave beard

by Jack Minor –   An Army Appeals court is deciding whether the judge in the case of the accused Fort Hood shooter exceeded his authority by requiring that Maj. Nidal Hasan comply with the Army’s grooming standards by shaving his beard during his court martial.   In 2009, Hasan allegedly opened fire on his [...]

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President tells Coloradoans we are better off…

by Craig Masters The President’s case that you’re better off… Last week, the Fed reported a sharp contraction in the country’s industrial output. The report showed that production from factories, mines, and utilities fell by 1.2 percent last month. This is biggest drop since 2009. At the same time, the reduction in U.S. exports has [...]

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U.S. embassy attacked, Ambassador killed after apology for “hurting Muslims feelings”

by Matt Lacy –   Following an apology by the embassy in Cairo for Americans who portrayed Islam in a negative light, Muslims attacked diplomatic facilities in Libya and Egypt which resulted in the death of several Americans including the Libyan ambassador.   On the anniversary of 9/11, Muslims in Egypt stormed and attacked the [...]

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Globalists set to hit US sovereignty again.

by Craig Masters Those who keep a watchful eye on the never ending attempts to void the second amendment of the Constitution are again preparing for one of the most effectively planned attacks on our right to be able to protect ourselves since the ratification of the Bill of Rights. July 27, the U.S. will [...]

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Obama campaign runs deficit in June

by Peter Grady –   Recent e-mails sent out by  Obama and his campaign begging for funds appear to have been justified with new reports showing in June the campaign spent more than it took in.   The campaign has recently sent out a series of e-mails with alarming tones saying the campaign is in [...]

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ObamaCare ruling could be poison pill for Obama

While the United States Supreme Court upheld ObamaCare’s individual mandate, for the president and Democrats it could be a case of “be careful what you wish for, you just might get it.”   In the ruling written by Chief Justice John Roberts, he said, “Congress had the power to impose the exaction in Section 5000A [...]

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Weld requests reconsideration AG well decision, cites double standard

State suspends senior water rights to fight fires, not save crops by Jack Minor –   Not taking no for an answer Weld County Commissioners have sent a letter to the state Attorney General asking him to review a memo issued by his staff that resulted in Governor Hickenlooper saying he could not order local [...]

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Gardner backs farmers, asks Feds for drought declaration

Supports turning wells back on to save crops by Jack Minor –   In the latest move to help farmers in Weld County obtain access to groundwater to save their crops, Rep. Cory Gardner (R-CD-4) has asked the federal government to issue a drought declaration for the state.   Gardner sent a letter to Secretary [...]

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Calif. Prop. 8 headed to Supreme Court

by Matt Lacy –   Following the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals  rejection of an appeal that overturned California’s constitutional amendment declaring marriage to be between a man and woman, the issue finally appears to be headed for the United States Supreme Court. “It’s not surprising that only three of the 25 judges who could [...]

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Ministry holding Maddow accountable for slanderous statements

by Peter Grady –   A radio talk-show host who also heads up a Minnesota-based Christian ministry states he intends to persist in fighting for justice in his defamation lawsuit against MSNBC and one of its lesbian liberal anchors.   Bradlee Dean is an ordained preacher and executive director of You Can Run but You [...]

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Concern expressed over Common Core science standards

by Jack Minor –   New K-12 science standards have been introduced with an eye more on depth than breadth and that has caused some to be concerned. Organizers are hopeful that most, if not all, states will adopt these standards. But they admit from the start that the issues of global-warming and evolution will [...]

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Sheriffs to lose arrest power in Delaware

by Matt Lacy –   Private meetings, political chicanery and the resurrection of a dead bill under a different name were all part of the tactics employed by the Delaware state legislature who were in fear of a single sheriff who was simply doing what his constitutional duties allowed. On a 36-2 vote the Delaware [...]

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LOST Sovereignty is not in Question

By Craig Masters Next month, the full US Senate will finally have a vote on a treaty that has been “kicked down the road” for more some thirty years. It is considered by all who have read it, including this author, to be the end of United States sovereignty and the beginning of total redistribution [...]

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Gardner says proposed farm regs show Washington needs reality check

Teens could not operate pressure hoses under rulesby Matt Lacy – Congressman Cory Gardner has said that proposed regulations by the federal government that would bar young people from operating farm equipment shows that Washington needs a reality check “You get somebody who doesn’t understand agriculture and you get screwy regulations like this,” Rep. Cory [...]

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Panetta statement on use of force draws impeachment papers

Biden: president attacking another country without congressional approval impeachable offense by Jack Minor – A recent statement by Defense Secretary Leon Panetta that international law trumps the Constitution when it comes to deploying the US military has resulted in the introduction of impeachment papers in the House of Representatives. In a WND column, former Congressman [...]

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Colorado High Court issues victory for gun owners over CU ban

by Jack Minor – In a victory for Second Amendment advocates, the Colorado Supreme Court today struck down a gun ban by the University of Colorado’s Board of Regents. In 2003 the state legislature passed the Concealed Carry Act, which stated that a person with a permit to carry a concealed weapon could do so [...]

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Courts says schools within rights to prohibit Christian displays, allow other religions

by Peter Grady – In a blatant admission that the “establishment clause” only applies to Christian beliefs, a California court has ruled that a school district was within its rights to order classroom banners proclaiming God in quotes by American’s founding documents, while allowing references to Eastern religions to remain in other classrooms. The Ninth [...]

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UN officials admit they want global tax

by Peter Grady – Long dismissed as the stuff of conspiracy “nuts” the United Nations has admitted that it really does want to impose a global tax. Opponents of the United Nations have long said that the organization wanted the ability to fund itself rather than rely on member dues and to have its own [...]

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Obama to give US missile defense secrets to Russians

Decision comes amidst massive Russian military modernization while US faces upwards of $1 trillion in cuts U.S. SM-3 by Matt Lacy – Coming on the heels of massive troop drawdowns and massive cuts to the U.S. military, the Obama administration is planning on sharing U.S. missile secrets with the Russians. The military could face cuts [...]

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Obama wants another $1.2 trillion

Under debt limit agreement, increase automatic unless Congress votes “no” to requestby Peter Grady – Just months after Congress and the President went through a difficult fight over raising the debt limit, Obama is  asking to raise the limit by another $1.2 trillion. Last summer, Republican members of the house who voted against raising the [...]

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The Rant

Housing Market Woes Still Threaten Economyby Mike McCune – The housing sector has long been one of the keystones of the U.S. economy. Between 2002 and 2007 there was a bubble between valuation and actual need that popped in late 2007 and became one of the major causes of the current economic lethargy America is fighting to [...]

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Graham called upon to “repent” for Mormon statement

Mormon representative admits “works necessary for salvation” by Matt Lacy – Following statements by Franklin Graham that it would be acceptable for a Christian to vote for a Mormon, a pastor in California has called on the evangelist to repent for his remarks. In an interview with the Christian Broadcasting Network, Graham was asked for [...]

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Atheist group admits desire to ban “Christmas”

by Jack Minor Update: Since the publication of this article Barker has backed away from initial claims that they felt the holiday had a religous purpose. They still maintain they would like to force the federal government to stop using the name “Christmas” because they feel it violates the establishment clause. While liberal groups mock [...]

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NARAL opposes bill banning abortions based on sex, race

Says would interfere with women’s right to choice by Peter Grady – Pro-abortion groups are opposed to a bill in Congress that would prevent abortions based on the sex or race of the baby. The Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act of 2011 is scheduled to be voted on in the near [...]

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Danger: psychologist says Rudolph advocates bullying

Says Santa is a big bully by Matt Lacy – Parents who sit down to watch the holiday classic “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” may be surprised to know they are advocating bullying and causing harm to their children, according to a psychologist. For many older Americans, who grew up watching the children’s classic on television [...]

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Administration officials say Obama has sole power to declare citizen’s enemies

Tea party fits definition according to Dems by Matt Lacy – A pair of lawyers for the Obama administration said the president has sole discretion to define who is an enemy and that U.S. citizens with that designation are legitimate military targets. Government lawyers, CIA counsel Stephen Preston and Pentagon counsel Jeh Johnson, were asked [...]

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Udall, ACLU attempted sleight of hand with opposition to military bill

Proposed amendment would have done what they said they opposed bill for by Peter Grady – The U.S. Senate passed a bill that the ACLU and Sen. Mark Udall said would allow the military to detain Americans on our own soil. S. 1867, the National Defense Authorization bill was opposed by President Obama, the American [...]

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Sponsors of Prop. 8 have right to defend it, court rules

State refused to defend constitutional amendment passed by voters by Jack Minor –   The California Supreme Court has ruled that sponsors of Proposition 8 and other ballot measures have the right to defend them in court if the state refuses to do so.   Proposition 8 was a constitutional amendment that declared marriage to [...]

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Supremes to hear cases involving Obamacare

Government asserting itself in other areas regarding American’s rights to purchase items by Jack Minor – On Monday the Supreme Court announced it would hear arguments regarding the constitutionality of President Barack Obama’s healthcare proposal. The arguments for the case will be heard in March and a ruling could be issued sometime in June, which [...]

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Obama Grinch to ax Christmas tree tax, for now

image courtesy of Walter and moonbattery.com by Jack Minor – Following criticism by conservative media outlets and the public, the Obama administration has decided to delay a tax on Christmas trees. The 15 cent tax on each Christmas tree was intended to support a new government program that would create a new bureaucracy. David Shipman, [...]

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Vatican calls for “one world currency” system

by Jack Minor – The Vatican has called for the establishment of a “global public authority” and “central world bank” to preside over all financial institutions. The Document “Toward Reforming the International Financial and Monetary Systems in the Context of a Global Public Authority” was released by the Vatican’s Justice and Peace Department on Oct. [...]

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