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by WltrCoffey on February 22, 2012

The Stock Market Crash of 1929 began the long plunge into the Great Depression. Previous economic depressions had usually lasted no more than three years, so why did this one last so long?

Historians often denounce President Herbert Hoover for doing nothing to stop the depression while praising President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s efforts to ultimately end the depression. They are wrong on both counts. The main reason why the depression lasted so long was because of the failed interventionist policies of both Hoover and Roosevelt.

Do Your Candidates Support Liberty?

by Heather_D on February 21, 2012

Can you depend on common sense from the government?

Consider the following headlines from recently reported events:

· Police shut down lemonade stand run by two little girls

· SWAT team raids Amish farm for selling milk straight from the cow

· Federal Bureaucrats fine Missouri family $4 million for son’s sale of $4500 worth of rabbits

The Importance of Marbury v. Madison

by WltrCoffey on February 17, 2012

In the most important judicial decision in U.S. history, the Supreme Court empowered itself to be the final authority on the legality of government activity. This shifted the balance of government power to the judiciary, upset the federalist system envisoned by the founders, and enabled federal courts--consisting of unelected officials--to dominate public policy through their rulings.

Senator Schultz Anti-Freedom? (Updated)

by ToddWelch on February 15, 2012

I have been informed that Senator Schultz office is telling everyone who calls that I am telling you lies and mistruths about SB108 the Raw Milk bill.

Michigan Representatives yet to decide if they support the people or the bankers.

by Tony_DeMott on February 13, 2012

The Transcontinental Railroad

by WltrCoffey on February 12, 2012

Building a railroad across America was a remarkable engineering feat. However, the alliance between corporations and government that built the railroad set a precedent for the wasteful and corrupt mismanagement of taxpayer money that flourishes today.

Big Brother is Watching - Bill to Ban Traffic Cameras Advances to Iowa House floor

by Dusty_Juhl on February 9, 2012

Last week, the Iowa House Transportation Committee passed House File 2048 (HF 2048) on a 15-6 vote, clearing it for debate on the House floor (as HF 2214).

The bill would bar cities and the state from installing automated traffic camera systems that record speeders and red-light runners and then issue tickets automatically by mail. It also requires the removal of such systems from the eight cities where they are already in place.

State Pre-Emption bill (H.F. 2114) moves to Iowa House Public Safety committee

by Dusty_Juhl on February 9, 2012

Today, the full House Public Safety Committee is meeting to decide whether or not to pass the State Pre-Emption bill (H.F. 2114) on to the full House.

The following Wisconsin Representatives have not cosponsored H.R. 459 Audit the Fed

by ToddWelch on February 5, 2012

As of 2/5/2012

Paul Ryan (R - 01) 202-225-3031

Ron Kind (D - 03) 202-225-5506

Gwen Moore (D - 04) 202-225-4572

Michigan House Members who have not cosponsored H.R. 459 Audit the Fed

by Tony_DeMott on February 3, 2012

The following Michigan Representatives have not cosponsored H.R. 459 Audit the Fed

As of 2/2/12

Kildee, Dale [MI-5] Phone: (202) 225-3611

Upton, Fred [MI-6] 202-225-3761

Peters, Gary [MI-9] 202-225-5802

Levin, Sandy [MI-12] 202-225-4961