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Nelson Hultberg suggests we introduce a new third party based on at least two pillars of reform: Honest money and the equal-rate income tax. While he wants to call it the Conservative American Party, I’m leery of such a label. I think we can all agree that we are fed up with both parties and would like our elected officials to be more prudent with our tax appropriations. Continue Reading
This July 4th, we must think past fireworks and a day off with hot dogs and beer. We must consider what our founders would think of this unsustainable perversion of debt. Continue Reading
While the U.S. economy continues to suffer, manufacturing in this country is no more “dead” than the rest of the economy, regardless of what Stephan Helgesen wrote in recent columns. Continue Reading
John Sanchez is attacking Heather Wilson for praising Rep. Paul Ryan’s budget efforts this year after voting against what Sanchez calls a “similar” budget amendment in 2007. But don’t assume that means Sanchez has a consistent stance on the “similar” plans. Continue Reading
The two underlying causes of America’s fall from manufacturing grace are our tunnel vision about the dangers of too much off-shoring and devotion to the notion of free trade. Continue Reading
America has awakened to a brutal new reality. A one-time enemy turned trading partner, China, has now become our largest creditor, and one that is pulling the levers of our financial system through its investments in – and stranglehold on – the U.S. economy. Continue Reading
Heather Wilson said in 2008, before many realized that the economy was collapsing, that the media was exaggerating the nation’s financial problems. She’s again running for U.S. Senate, but this time she’s taking a different tone when talking about the economy. Continue Reading
Top priority should be given to eliminating the personal income tax and adopting right-to-work laws. Continue Reading
Kobe Bryant made $25 million this year but says the year was “wasted.” Perhaps if he understood what $25 million could bring to many New Mexican children who deal with developmental disabilities, Kobe wouldn’t be so flippant about what a “waste” of time the past year was for him. Continue Reading
Our nation’s and state’s economic recovery, long-term sustainability and economic vitality can be in part secured through ensuring certain values are upheld. Start with two big dollops of accountability – both governmental and corporate. Then add in some fundamental fairness. Continue Reading
In the guise of “putting the nation’s fiscal house in order,” U.S. House Republicans are trying to sneak through a massive transfer of tax responsibility from the rich to the middle class. Continue Reading
We need someone like former N.M. Gov. Gary Johnson to be president. But America keeps kicking the can down the road and will do it again in 2012 – which means he has no chance of winning. It also means we’re headed for a train wreck. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Republican U.S. Senate candidate John Sanchez says he’ll do what he believes is right in Washington regardless of the effect it could have on his political future. Continue Reading
Even if Barack Obama wins re-election against mounting odds, I think we will continue to lose. We are losing in his first term as he acquiesces in the erosion of the social compact. Given the history of two-term presidents, we cannot hope for better in a second term. Continue Reading
Sen. Eric Griego was right on in a recent commentary to criticize state lawmakers who refused to discuss, debate and vote on raising revenues during the 2011 legislative session. Continue Reading