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Understanding America’s Debt

Over the years, the federal government has put America into what is called a debt based economy. The essence of this type of economy is that it is a self perpetuating debt cycle that continues to exponentially increase the debt as seen in the persistent rising of the national debt, now at $38 trillion. This […]

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The $2000 Tariff Check vs National Debt

It looks like we will be receiving a $2000 check from the tariff revenue. As much as I like the idea of receiving money, many Conservatives prefer the revenue to go towards the National Debt. Let’s talk about these concepts. The current National Debt is around $38 trillion. It is about 120% of the GDP, […]

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There is no victory in debt ceiling deal

The United States is grappling with a severe spending addiction that shows no signs of abating. Year after year, our government fails to implement responsible budgetary measures, instead opting to borrow more money to fund its excessive expenditures. The recent decision to raise the debt ceiling, while it may help us avoid immediate disaster, does […]

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The Truth About the Debt Ceiling

Earlier today, I received a message for me to sign a petition to Congressman Fulcher urging him not to vote for the Debt Ceiling, but instead “to push for a real deal.” I respect Mr. Fulcher, and I also signed the petition. Still, much about the Debt Ceiling is not understood or reported. To begin […]

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Will America Survive Another Two Years?

Many have said they hope someone with an America First Policy, like President Trump, will be elected in 2024 and we will be able to reverse this madness. But the question has to be asked if we will even survive the next two years. As soon as Biden was elected, he signed a stack of […]

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Budget solution will not be found in Convention of States

Proponents for an Article V Constitutional Convention say this is a necessary procedure. They profess it is necessary to implement a Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, in order to control the National Debt. This simply is not true. The state of Idaho has a Balanced Budget amendment cradled within the Idaho Constitution and […]

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