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There’s nothing “Fair” about the Fairness Doctrine
The first casualty of the new 111th Congress could be both free speech and the free market. After years of being dormant, many democrats in Congress are hinting that they will seek to re-institute the “Fairness Doctrine,” a doctrine that requires US broadcasters present in equal time on controversial issues. If enacted, the doctrine will undoubtedly be targeted almost exclusively at “conservative talk radio,” and the consequences will be millions of dollars in lost revenues for radio stations across the country, especially AM radio stations, an undoubtedly a blow for free speech in ensuring that the “marketplace of ideas” remains open.
Uncle Sam the Loan Shark
I must admit - I’m totally dumbfounded and stunned today by the article I read in the Wall Street Journal entitled, “The Paulson Plan will make Money,” by Andy Kessler. Essentially, Kessler’s argument is that somehow in all of this mess, the money spent in the proposed financial intervention plan before Congress will actually result in a windfall to the taxpayer in potentially trillions of dollars. This argument is fundamentally flawed - for it if were true, there would be no investment/financial services crisis to force the government’s hand.
By Joe Biden’s standards - I’m a Yankee Doodle Boy…
(Washington, D.C.; Right Commentary): Last Thursday, Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden said that paying more of your income in taxes is the patriotic thing to do. Well Joe, if that’s the case, then I’m a “Yankee Doodle Boy,” because I pay an incredible amount of my hard earned cash in taxes. Chances are - [...]
Republican Jobs: Current openings at IRI
A non-profit and non-partisan organization (in that it does not work on partisan causes), the International Republican Institute works to advance freedom and democracy around the world.
This is a great resource for conservatives to do more than just “think-tank” work. The IRI actively works to spread democracy and freedom around the world and has positions [...]
Republican Jobs: Intern–Congressman Jeb Hensarling’s office (R-TX-05)
Intern–Congressman Jeb Hensarling’s office (R-TX-05) is looking for an unpaid intern for the Fall session. The dates of the internship are flexible. The Intern duties include, but are not limited to, handling constituent phone calls, opening and sorting mail, responding to constituent mail, conducting tours of the Capitol, and completing other tasks as assigned. Complete [...]
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