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Where’s the Line?

A simple question each of us needs to learn.  As Ken Ivory (UT-HD47) has stated, “I don’t have all the answers but I have a really good question, where’s the line?”  We just came from a presentation by Mr. Ivory and he is creating a ground swell of excitement here in Utah that will be spreading across the country and you can help!  As a matter of fact this is so simple to grasp and powerful to enact you will want to help.

Anyone investing a few minutes to read this knows the 10th Amendment.  “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to… Continue reading

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Is the Repeal Amendment What We Need?

Is it easier to empower states by creating a series of new changes to our form of government or to use the same passion, energy, and effort to repeal errors of past changes? Continue reading

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Power positioning beyond our vote

Are you paying attention to the political news these days or are you simply glad the elections are over?  Many simply don’t want to be bothered with any more campaigns yet the major campaigns for all the power positions in legislative branches across the country are taking place right now.  It does not matter if you consider yourself an independent voter or if you do not want your representatives (agents and trustees) to play party politics because the campaigns and elections being held now do not care about you, these elections are all about power!

On November 2nd many wanted to know what influence the Tea Party was going to have.  Many were concerned with casting a ballot for someone, anyone, who may actually uphold their Oath of Office. … Continue reading

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Term Limits Are the Wrong Answer

It sounds good to the ear.  We have members of Congress serving for 20, 30, and 40 years plus.  These entrenched members ignore their Oath of Office and spend their lives bringing largess back to their constituents while bowing to the demands of lobbyists and special interest groups Continue reading

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EduJobs Bill further erodes federalism in Utah

H.R. 1586: Education Jobs and Medicade Assistance Act was signed into law on August 10th.  Many in Utah areBaiting with education cheering as Gov. Herbert and many state legislators are planning to accept the ‘grant’ money and strings attached to the bill.  Most are not aware of the path this bill took from the House of Representatives through the Senate and finally to Pres. Obama for signature.  Here’s a brief look at the titles and official statements, most recent at the top, provided by OpenCongress.org:

All Bill Titles

  • Popular: Education jobs and Medicaid funding bill.
  • Popular: Education Jobs and Medicaid Assistance Act as introduced.
  • Short: Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act of
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