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A Shining City Upon A Hill

Ronald Reagan spoke frequently of "A shining city upon a hill" - A reference to the exceptionalism of the people and efforts of the United States.

The following commentary by a citizen with a special perspective reiterates the same patriotic theme...

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The Demise of the US Shipping Industry - Another Casualty of Congressional Interference.

Plummeting US shipping presents a danger to both economic and national security.

Currently, 95% of the nation’s overseas trade travels by water. Of that, U.S. flagged vessels carry only 3%... The steady decline of U.S. flagged ships has been going on for many years due to tight government control, a shining example of too much government stifling the ability of American shipping to effectively compete on the world market...

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Illegal Immigration Costs and Concerns

Stopping Illegal Immigration: A Subject Upon Which We Can All Agree?

11.9 Million Illegal Immigrants... 7.7 Million Illegal Immigrants employed on US soil...Annual federal services cost $10.4 Billion...Cost of Amnesty for Illegals $2.6 Trillion over 10 years...California’s state costs for illegal immigrant services $10.5 Billion annually...

Illegal Immigration is very bad for our country in several ways. National Security...Our schools...Our county hospitals...

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On The Eve of (Financial) Destruction in an America Running on Deficit Spending

One of the great protest songs from the late 1960s was Barry McGuire's "Eve Of Destruction."

The song came to mind today while reading an Associated Press (AP) report describing Obama's 2011 Federal budget...

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Balanced Trade, Free Trade, and US Trade Deficits

The difference between import and export value of goods and services will be the determining factor in our nation's eventual economic prosperity or failure.

The US Trade Deficit in 2008 totaled $696 Billion. Clearly, US trade deficit and US trade policies present serious problems to our economic future.

The balance of trade deficit it totally out of hand because neither Republicans nor Democrats seem to care to act to produce a BALANCED TRADE...

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The Convention on the Rights of a Child - CRC

Could the US really transfer child rearing rights from parents to UN control?

In June of 2009 President Obama's administration expressed interest in pursuing a transfer of control over child rearing to a UN committee of "experts". According to the Washington Times, US families, unlike families in other countries under the CRC (Convention on the Rights of a Child), will be unable to override UN decisions due to specific wording in the US constitution relating to international agreements...

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Medical Malpractice Reform, Healthcare, and Congress

With Medical Malpractice Reform in Healthcare: American citizens win, The Federal Budget wins, Insurance businesses win, and Physicians win.

The CBO reports an estimated $54 Billion in federal budget savings over the first 10 years with increases in savings snowballing with each successive year if medical malpractice reform is passed....

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California Constitutional Convention and Prop 13


Revamping and Rewriting the California Constitution through a constitutional convention

Few topics related to California's state government are as sensitive as Proposition 13. Which is why it is so important for Californians to clearly understand what impact a state constitutional convention could have on the landmark initiative...

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California Proposition 13 - The Battle over Constitution and Taxes

The Rights of the Citizens vs Big Government

Prop 13 is now the primary target for many state legislators, state government employees, and those who depend on state government for contracts. Initiatives have already been filed to eliminate the 2/3rds vote (required to accelerate property tax increases).

Can California Proposition 13 Survive Attack and Protect the People? Or, Will it Fall to Support Expansive Government?

Worth Watching: As Goes California, So Goes the Nation...

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Oklahoma: Fighting Back

At this time Oklahoma stands alone as the only state passing legislation to protect their constituents’ freedom.

As the foundation crumbles, will more Americans across the country awaken from complacency before the federal takeover is complete?...

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Third Party Politics

Could "third party" candidates really be viable contenders across the US?

The pundits, the media and the two parties in power have historically insisted and successfully manipulated voters into believing that a third party vote is a wasted vote. The result - Legislators with detrimental voting records are re-elected as "the lesser of two evils"...

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Government Run Healthcare: HR 3962 America Speaks to Congress - Fred Nelson, Radio Commentator

HR 3962 is unconstitutional. Your oath of office must not enslave Americans by supporting a bill that:

  1. Requires me to buy expensive health insurance that I may not be able to afford.
  2. Threatens me with fines and imprisonment............

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