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Direct Democracy and Debt
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right of citizens to “petition the Government for a redress of grievances”. When citizens use the petition process, they are exercising the freedom of speech guaranteed in the First Amendment. The Founders viewed freedom of speech as essential to hold the government accountable. George Washington expressed this sentiment “If men are to be precluded from offering their sentiments… the freedom of speech may be taken aw
Aug 27, 2025


Prosperity for US Foundation Celebrates Major Wins at ALEC Conference
The Prosperity for US Foundation, a national nonprofit dedicated to propelling the prosperity of American families by requiring voter approval for increasing property and other taxes, today announced a surge in legislative support following its participation in the 2025 American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) Annual Meeting.
Jul 23, 2025


A Buffett-Lee-Musk Amendment Can Hold Congress Accountable for Inflationary Overspending
America is staring down a fiscal abyss. With the national debt exceeding $37 trillion and rising daily, it’s apparent that Washington has lost control of the public purse. Congress continues to spend far more than it collects yearly without any meaningful plan to stop.
Jul 3, 2025


Counterpoint: Trump Is Upholding the Constitution by Calling Out Its Weaknesses
When asked in May whether he needed to uphold the Constitution of the United States, President Trump responded, “I don’t know.” That...
Jun 8, 2025


How can we secure our economic rights?
This all too well known quote “A Republic if you can keep it” from Benjamin Franklin expressed the trepidation that many of the founders felt regarding the new federal government they had created. The checks and balances built into the Constitution might not prevent the abuse of power by elected officials.
May 27, 2025


SATN Episode 359 with Bob Carlstrom
Stew and the Nunn is Radio Show/Podcast on hottest topics today dealing with our National Security, Domestic and Foreign Policy, Politics, Selfless Service and Politics.
May 4, 2025


Strange bedfellows from Trump’s trade war
Over much of the past century, China, Japan, and South Korea have been bitter enemies. In the 1930s, the Japanese military gained control and mobilized the country for war. The rationale used to justify the war was Allied restrictions on raw materials essential for industrialization.
May 3, 2025


Trump challenges the Fed
President Trump has signed an executive order creating a United Sovereign Wealth Fund and Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve. Sovereign Wealth Funds have been created in countries with surplus revenue, such as the oil-exporting Gulf states. The federal government is projected to incur deficits and accumulate debt for the foreseeable future. President Trump states that the Sovereign Wealth Fund will not be financed with debt or increased taxes, so the question is how will the Fu
Apr 28, 2025


Taming the military-transfer complex
Dwight Eisenhower sounded the alarm about the military-industrial complex. What he did not anticipate was the military-transfer complex.
Apr 7, 2025
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