National Blog - page 47
Slamming on the brakes
Last month, Texas became at least the eighth state to ban red light cameras (thanks in large part to Campaign for Liberty activists across Texas). Texas wised up to the corruption and lawlessness and wisely rejected the money grab by cities [...]
IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776.
The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of [...]
New FDA Commissioner Should Reverse Course, Oppose Government Overreach
As you may have heard, former Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb decided to issue a last-minute, big government FDA policy on e-cigarettes and other vaporized products before he left office. This new policy states [...]
Media and Politicians Ignore Oncoming Financial Crisis
The mainstream media was too busy obsessing over Russiagate to notice that, according to an annual Social Security and Medicare Boards of Trustees report, the Social Security trust fund will run out of money by 2035. The trustees also reported [...]
Vote on War With Iran TOMORROW
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has worked out a deal with Democrats to vote on an amendment stating that the president does not have congressional authorization to go to war with Iran in exchange for moving the FY 2020 National Defense [...]
Frog-Marching Trump Toward War on Iran
Hypocrisy seems to have become a defining characteristic of US foreign policy, especially when it comes to Iran. After breaking the Iran deal last year and, de facto, forcing the Europeans to violate the deal in May, the US Administration is now [...]
Join the Patriot Club today, get a signed copy of the U.S. Constitution
Like most Americans, I’m sure you are looking forward to marking our nation’s founding with family and friends tomorrow, perhaps with BBQ and fireworks – or even just some rest and relaxation. The clock is ticking down till the [...]
Remembering Justin Raimondo
“Don’t do what I did when I was your age - a lot of running around. Instead, read and learn as much as you can so you’re prepared to effectively fight for peace and liberty.” This sounds like the advice Campaign for Liberty Chairman Ron [...]
Recognizing Our State Volunteers
When I was running for president in 2008 and 2012, many people told me I was their “political hero.” I can’t tell you how humbled I still am to receive praise like that. But today, I want to take a moment to share a few stories with [...]
Will Senate Vote on Iran War?
The Senate continues to work on the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act. As expected, Senate Leader Mitch McConnell is trying to block all substantive amendments by “filling the tree” (which is filing enough meaningless amendments to [...]