Category Archives: The Government is Not Your Friend

Who do you think you are?

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Phil Kadath

The person who pays their salaries or something? The city of Redmond, Washington decided last week that it had no intention of putting the issue of red light cameras and speed cameras to a vote of the people. The mayor … Continue reading →

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Instructional Video

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Phil Kadath

How to be a good citizen, by David McElroy

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RNS Quote of the Day: 07/28/11

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Phil Kadath

In case you hadn’t heard, Geert Wilders was acquitted of all charges. And the fact the BBC calls him ‘far right’ tells you nothing useful about Geert Wilders’ views but speaks volumes about the BBC. Perry de Havilland – SamizdataUK … Continue reading →

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His time to shine

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Phil Kadath

Governor Perry, destiny is holding for you on on Line 1. Imagine, a politician with a spine. Earlier this year, the Texas House passed State Rep. David Simpson’s bill to protect traveler’s dignity and basic civil rights by clarifying that … Continue reading →

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Oh, Hell No!

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Phil Kadath

The city government of  Cedar Falls, IA voted almost unanimously to force citizens to place the keys to their commercial properties in a lock box accessible to city government employees. In the name of “Safety” of course. Ordinance #2740 ( … Continue reading →

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You Got It. They Want It.

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Phil Kadath

It is just that simple. The 50 U.S. states are holding more than $32 billion worth of unclaimed property that they’re supposed to safeguard for their citizens. But a “Good Morning America” investigation found some states aggressively seize property that … Continue reading →

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That is very kind of you!

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Phil Kadath

We must not have enough semi-tractors to handle the work. Oh, we do? Well then, we must not have enough drivers to pilot the tractors. Oh, record unemployment? Well then, I’m at a loss as to why you and I … Continue reading →

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What is it they say about broken clocks?

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Phil Kadath

Right twice a day, or something like that? Well, I won’t concede that Mark Penn gives out that many correct answers in a 24 hour period, but this week he’s got a decent idea. It’s time we added the first … Continue reading →

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RCOB

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Alaska

You really don’t want to read this. You really don’t.

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It’s not like it is their money

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Phil Kadath

Why should they care. They get paid either way. And if the problem gets “big enough” they may be able to increase their numbers. The GAO has listed the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Program as having the second highest … Continue reading →

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