Tag: special interest groups
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With Everyone Bought Off Nothing Can Change
FROM “IN DEFENSE OF RURAL AMERICA” by Ron Ewart, ©2017, President, NARLO (Nov. 26, 2017) — Is it any wonder that big legislation is almost impossible to pass when so many constituency groups have been bought off? The only reason ObamaCare passed is that the Democrats were doing it and because government was increasing benefits,…
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The Masses Need a Course in Economics, Capital and Freedom
FROM “IN DEFENSE OF RURAL AMERICA” by Ron Ewart, ©2016, President, NARLO (Sep. 4, 2016) — Let’s start out with some simple, undeniable truths: 1. Only the profits from private enterprise create income, which can be taxed by government. 2. Government can only create jobs, or pay for social services, using the money from the…
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When Government Comes Calling, What Can You Do?
FROM “IN DEFENSE OF RURAL AMERICA” by Ron Ewart, ©2016, President, NARLO (May 1, 2016y) — “When any government, or any church for that matter, undertakes to say to its subjects, this you may not read, this you cannot say, this you must not see, this you are forbidden to know, the end result is…
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Introducing the American Eagle Party, Part 2
“THE GOOD AND NOBLE SPIRIT” by Sharon Rondeau (Apr. 30, 2015) — On April 23, The Post & Email reported on the launch of a new political party, the American Eagle Party, by filmmaker, West Point graduate and former presidential candidate Merlin Miller. Miller states the reasons for organizing the party as special-interest groups and…
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Social Security is Not A Contract, Insurance, Or A Right
FROM “IN DEFENSE OF RURAL AMERICA” by Ron Ewart, President, NARLO, ©2014 (May 25, 2014) — “Social Security will go bankrupt within ten years!” — Congressman Paul Ryan – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Ladies and gentlemen, have you noticed that your social security…
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The True Face of the Democratic Party
“CORRUPTION, RACKETEERING, GUNWALKING, DUMBING-DOWN…” by Paul R. Hollrah, ©2012 (Aug. 31, 2012) — It is not unusual for Democrats to say something reasonable and then do what is totally unreasonable. We’ve come to expect that; it’s the “nature of the beast.” But when they feel politically threatened, as they now feel threatened by Mitt Romney…