The lunacy of the “red line” in Syria
President Barack Obama is facing criticism because he has backed off on his talk of a “red line” when it comes to Assad’s regime using chemical weapons against his own people now that there is…
Legalize Chocolate! Free the Kinder Eggs!
Get caught smuggling Italian chocolate eggs into the United States and you’ll face a fine of $2500 per egg. That’s right, $2500 per piece of chocolate. Kinder Surprise Eggs are an inexpensive and fun…
Executive Orders Undermine the Constitution
Vice President Joe Biden recently said that President Obama could use executive orders to advance gun control measures. Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid have both said they would support President Obama if he overrode…
The Unconstitutional No Fly List
The No Fly List is a list maintained by the FBI of at least 21,000 people who are prohibited from flying to, from, or through American airspace because of alleged links to terrorism. This…
Constitutional Gun Control: It is Possible
In 2010, the US Supreme Court overturned a Chicago gun ban and declared in McDonald v. Chicago that the 2nd Amendment guarantees an individual right to bear arms, and that this guarantee is binding…
The Fiscal Cliff Explained as a Single Family
Sometimes when we talk about the fiscal cliff or government spending in general, the billions and trillions of dollars can be hard to put into perspective. The numbers are just too big. Here’s an…
The End of Online Anonymity in China
The Communist government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has approved a law that requires Chinese internet users to register with their real names. They claim it is to protect personal information, but…
Why is there no sugar in my Coke? Ask the USDA
Pick up a can of soda in the United States and check the ingredients list. Odds are, sugar won’t be on it; instead you’ll see high fructose corn syrup. Nearly anywhere else in the…
Voter Apathy: Why You Should Bother Voting
It’s very easy to get frustrated with American politics. The constant bickering, finger-pointing and mudslinging between Democrats and Republicans drive many to voter apathy. They stop paying attention and focus on their own lives….
How to Rig Elections and Consolidate Power
Sometimes listening to the voice of the people is just tedious. What do they know? Most Americans spend more time watching cat videos on YouTube than they do researching how to vote. But appearances…