Category Archives: Policy

Quick Hits: Terror and Trade

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Joe Benning

While at the Aspen Ideas Festival, Secretary of State John Kerry says ISIS attacked Istanbul Airport because they are desperate and know they are losing. “If you are desperate and if you know you are losing, and you know you … Continue reading →

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The Progressive Attack on the Bill of Rights Continues

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Joe Benning

When the U.S. Supreme Court held in Heller (2008) that the second amendment means exactly what it says, namely that the people have a constitutional right to bear arms, it provoked a howl of outrage from progressive quarters. The intensity … Continue reading →

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Privatize Social Security…Before It’s Too Late

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Joe Benning

The overwhelming majority of Americans believes that the Social Security Trust Fund has the cash it needs to pay its obligations to current and future retirees. They also think that they are legally entitled to it. Nothing could be further … Continue reading →

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