The media is compromised by both its political/ideological bias as well as by its pursuit of profits. It is incomprehensible to understand how people readily accept the media’s portrayal of corporations being motivated by profits, but somehow deny that as a corporation the media makes decisions based on profits as well. When politics and profits are pursued as […]
When I ran to represent Wisconsin’s 8th District, I made a promise to treat my time in Congress like a deployment, not a career. During my time in the Marine Corps, I saw firsthand the change in mentality a deployment can bring to a group of Americans from diverse backgrounds. What I saw young servicemen and […]
Yes, his phrase of “driving” people out of poverty can sound harsh, but it is compassionate compared to government “driving” them into it–as it does today with publicly funded charity programs. The Founders knew that the power of collecting and disbursing money is the most dangerous power that can be intrusted to man, which is […]
No leader communicated so plainly and effectively as Ronald Reagan. With an acting and public-speaking background, Reagan’s approach was simple: Say what you mean, say it directly and make folks smile as often as possible. Reagan was a champion of capitalism, a defender of freedom and never met a regulation he didn’t hate. Because Reagan believed, […]
History is the best argument against control laws. A quick look at just a few examples of gun ownership vs. murder rates show they simply disarm law-abiding citizens, while people bent on violence find firearms readily available. If gun control zealots had any respect for facts, they would have discovered this long ago, because there […]
The same failed formulas and social agendas – saturated with political correctness, and growing groupthink in the media – it is nearly impossible to hear discussion around ideas instead of ideology. Not only does groupthink make people incapable of independent thought, it also thwarts independent action. The reason for this conformity among journalists is simple: […]
Sir Charles called it right, getting educated on the issues and candidates applies to more than the poor people. In fact for some, the easiness of the way may makes it easier to accept what we are spoon fed by the media. Don’t let the media or politicians use emotion to get your vote or […]
