There is an unfortunate tendency within human beings to deny the truth if it is too difficult to process. Politically this phenomenon is seen most frequently when people make the acknowledgment that it would be better to sweep incumbents out of office and start over with some “real people”. When it comes time to vote, […]
GiN Election Information: Now Available Here In Printable Form
For readers’ convenience, we have prepared a printable PDF version of the election information we’ve put out. Feel free to download, print, and share. Just click anywhere on either snapshot below to download and view. If you’d rather view the full-sized PDF before downloading and printing, click HERE. I have set the link to open […]
Amendment 1 Smooths and Widens the Path to Fiscal Irresponsibility
The State of Nebraska already gets 40 percent of its operating funds from the federal government. But such money comes with strings attached. In return, the state relinquishes control over significant parts of its budget to the whims of federal bureaucrats. Now, ask yourself this question — Do you really think it’s wise to allow […]
Lincoln Arena: A Shell Game With Bailout Money
Editor’s Note: Thanks to Don Raskey for this excellent, well researched article. Don worked hard with the No2Arena people to get the full facts in front of Lincoln voters. His continued efforts to follow up are much appreciated. By Donald Raskey The mayor and the Joint Public Agency (JPA) have been touting the future $50 […]
Your Tax (and Print) Dollars At Work: Welfare Peddlers
It’s not exactly news to anyone paying attention: the US government has a mounting pile of unsustainable debt. A quick look at how we spend our money reveals that welfare (“entitlement”) programs comprise over 50% of the budget. As the amount of social security paid out now exceeds the amount taken in, as the stated […]
In the News: Week of August 21-28, 2009
HEALTH CARE: In Nebraska It’s been a busy couple of weeks in Nebraska when it comes to the health care reform debate. What is VERY clear about what has occurred is that proponents of the bill have been very organized and ensured that there are a large number of attendees present who are for government […]
GiN Quotes Collection: Taxes, Spending & Debt
TAXES, SPENDING, DEBT & CURRENCY To compel a man to subsidize with his taxes the propagation of ideas which he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical. ~ Thomas Jefferson Washington is a place where politicians don’t know which way is up and taxes don’t know which way is down. ~ Robert Orben The art […]
