Has our safety net become a hammock?

The other day, someone asked, “when does a helping hand becomes a hand out?”  This poses more questions.   Should there be spending limits for short-term government projects?  How long should these social programs be in effect?  What about long-term entitlements and the move toward income redistribution?  If our elected representatives don’t address these issues now, [...]

Imagine July 4th without fireworks

The latest cause the environmentalists are trying to foist on the American public is to ban fireworks displays on July 4th.  There was a suit brought to court in San Diego recently seeking to accomplish this, but a judge ordered a reprieve.  So the people of that city will be able to enjoy fireworks, at [...]

Is kindergarten-ready “code” for indoctrianting our grandchildren?

The current administration recently announced federal funding to the tune of $500 million for innovative early learning programs for children under the age of 5.  Advocates claim this will get children, particularly the poor, prepared for kindergarten and result in them having better opportunities to learn.  Opponents believe this is not the government’s job and [...]

We can learn from IBM as the company celebrates 100 years in business

IBM has come to be synonymous with America businesses acumen for building, refining and expanding at home and globally.  The firm has thrived over a span of time that included two world wars and many lesser ones, the great depression and a number of financial bumps in the road, periods of fantastic growth as well [...]

Americans are less optimistic about the future

A poll taken in early June, after the unemployment rate climbed to 9.1%, indicates consumer confidence has fallen to its lowest level since the president took office in January 2009.  Only 3 in 10 Americans, across all age groups, expect the economy to improve in the next year.  And, half of all respondents say it [...]

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