Tag Archives: Check and Balances

Dan Mitchell: ‘The Fiscal Case For Federalism’

Source:Dan Mitchell being interviewed about federalism.  “Fixing entitlement programs is the the most pressing fiscal need in Washington. In a discussion with the Club for Growth Foundation, I explain that we also need federalism – i.e., shifting programs to the … Continue reading

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Roll Call: David Hawkings – Whiteboard: What is a Filibuster?

Source:The New Democrat David Hawkings is right about what an actual filibuster is. Its generally one Senator or a group of Senator’s who take to the Senate floor and talk forever basically, or till they run out of breath, faint, … Continue reading

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The Boston Globe: Jeff Jacoby: ‘If Supreme Court Had Term Limits, Confirmations Wouldn’t be So Bloody’

Source:The New Democrat For the life of me I don’t understand why two of the most important jobs in America which is being a U.S. Justice and public school teacher, don’t have to deal with the same accountability and in … Continue reading

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Lyle Denniston: Did The Founders Want Term Limits For Supreme Court Justices?

Source:Constitution Daily Damn! I found something that I agree with Mike Huckabee on. And perhaps tomorrow I’ll find something that I agree with Michael Moore on, but don’t hold your breath. I’ve been thinking about this for a while, but … Continue reading

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