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Shocking Evidence: Balanced Budget Amendment Is a Ruse

Several leading Republicans would have us believe that a Balanced Budget Amendment is a good idea because 49 states have such a requirement. As Dr. Phil might say, “How’s that working out?”

I rage against cuts that don’t cut

I point out to Congress that I know they didn’t really cut anything.

Set the Terms of Debate

Frequently, we let our Statist opponents frame the debate. They choose the terms, and we fight on their ground.

NEW at the Downsize DC Foundation: “OUR LEXICON: Dragnets vs. Safety Nets”

We have no social safety net. Instead, we have dragnets.

Our Lexicon: Dragnets vs. Safety Nets

This idea comes from economist and investment writer Mark Skousen: “Government welfare programs — if they should exist at all — should be limited to helping those who really need assistance. They should be safety nets, not dragnets that capture everyone.” — Mark Skousen, “Econopower,” page 55

Tax Hikes Won’t Work

Your Representative and Senators must tell the “American Politburo” to take tax hikes off the table.

Our Lexicon: The American Politburo

They’re calling the debt-deal-committee a “Super Committee.” Mildly bolder souls are labeling it a “Super Congress.” But both terms hide its anti-constitutional design.

NEW at the Downsize DC Foundation: How Warren Buffett is Wrong

His investments do more good than his taxes do

How Warren Buffett Is Wrong

His investments do more good than his taxes do.

Help Us Win In the Supreme Court

Your freedom depends on it.

 
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