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Poetic Justice: Obama Brings Tax Hike Plans to Silicon Valley

Posted on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

For those who have been following this blog for any period of time, they know I despise taxation. However, I am a pragmatist and am willing to bite the bullet on some tax increases for those making over $1 million … Continue reading →

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Obama Administration Continues Pursuit of Endgame for Libya

Posted on Sunday, April 17, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

In another sign that the Obama administration is moving toward an endgame in Libya, the United States is seeking a refuge for Qaddafi in the event of a settlement. The refuge will likely be in another African nation that has “not signed or … Continue reading →

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Obama’s Debt Reduction Plan

Posted on Monday, April 11, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

On Wednesday, President Obama will present his debt reduction plan to a university audience. According to The New York Times, the President will urge Republican lawmakers to join him in finding ways “to raise revenues and reduce the growth of popular … Continue reading →

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Government Still Growing, Even After Compromise

Posted on Saturday, April 9, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Now that the dog and pony show surrounding last week’s budget brinkmanship is over, it is more clear than ever that neither political party truly grasps the magnitude of the government’s spending problem (or they do, but do not care). … Continue reading →

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Not Paying Military in Shutdown Bad Idea

Posted on Friday, April 8, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

When the government shutdown in 1995, the United States was at peace. However, President Clinton rightly made sure that the government still paid its military. For some bizarre reason and at a time when the United States is actively involved in … Continue reading →

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Hope Isn’t Helping

Posted on Friday, April 8, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Today, I provided some red meat for the folks at Big Peace on various economic, social, and political data comparing and contrasting the Bush and Obama administrations. Click here for the full article.

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Budget Impasse Silly When Put in Perspective

Posted on Thursday, April 7, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

As the threat of a government shutdown looms in less than thirty-four hours from now, it is important to put the whole impasse in perspective. When confronted by the sheer weight of the country’s budget and budget deficit, a difference of … Continue reading →

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Obama Spoof Getting More Hits Than Real Obama

Posted on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

I want to thank the Dividest over at Divided We Stand United We Fall for sharing the observation by Ben Smith at Politico that the GOP parody of President Obama’s first reelection ad is generating far more hits than the … Continue reading →

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A Responsible Endgame for Libya

Posted on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

It appears that the Obama administration appears interested in negotiating a cease-fire between the two Libyan camps after all. Of course, Qaddafi’s stepping down will likely be a precondition. Former United States Representative Curt Weldon, who has had diplomatic contact … Continue reading →

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Hope Isn’t Hiring

Posted on Monday, April 4, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Today, the GOP has begun its official campaign to unseat President Obama. The title of the campaign is brilliant: “Hope Isn’t Hiring” because it is both simple and true. However, Republicans still haven’t quite figured out the whole social networking … Continue reading →

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