There is no doubt that the size and scope of government has changed since the Founding, but a more expansive government requires even more transparency, oversight, and accountability in order to function properly. A return to regular order is just the beginning of reforms to ensure the elusive good governance. Last week, much ink was… Continue reading Defining good governance in the modern era beyond spending money
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This and every holiday season, the government is a gift that keeps on giving to itself at your expense
Like clockwork, Democrats and Republicans collude before Christmas to bust all budget control mechanisms and pass a so-called omnibus bill that spends trillions on pork and pet projects many of which no one has ever heard of before, but thankfully we avoided a government shut down because the world cannot function without bee-friendly highways built… Continue reading This and every holiday season, the government is a gift that keeps on giving to itself at your expense
Is there any tax, anywhere on anything, progressives don’t want?
Once upon a time, The Beatles’ hit “Taxman” was a parody. Today, it’s the reality of the progressive movement as they scramble to come up with something, anything to pay for their massive social spending spree. Nothing is off limits in the quest for more taxpayer dollars. The Democrat scramble to pass a massive social-spending… Continue reading Is there any tax, anywhere on anything, progressives don’t want?