by Jane Richey | Nov 8, 2012 | Fiscal Responsibility, Politics
Now that President Obama will never face re-election again, it is time for the campaigning to end. Perpetual political rhetoric and promises do not matter any more. Action—and leadership—are sorely needed on pressing issues that threaten the United States. America’s...
by Jane Richey | Jun 22, 2012 | Constitutionally Limited Goverment, Fiscal Responsibility, Free Markets, Politics
There’s been a great deal of talk lately on the likely demise of this Grand Republic of ours. Very wise and scholarly Americans have taken to opining publicly on the dire state of things, all asking the basic question, “Can this Republic be saved”?...
by Jane Richey | Apr 10, 2012 | Fiscal Responsibility, Free Markets
Think fueling up your car at $4 a gallon is rough? How would you feel about paying more than $6.50? Add on top of that massive job losses and a drastic drop in U.S. economic productivity, and you’ll get the picture of what life in America would be like if oil stopped...
by Jane Richey | Mar 19, 2012 | Constitutionally Limited Goverment, Fiscal Responsibility, Free Markets, Politics
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) was established as a safeguard against emergencies such as the cutoff of oil supplies from the Middle East. Even when prices have spiked, previous administrations have been loath to tap the SPR. President George H.W. Bush drew...