Daily Archives: April 29, 2008

What Happens When The Breadbasket Runs Dry?

The Washington Post reports on a disturbing trend. America's farmers are significantly reducing the amount of wheat they are planting and turning to more lucrative crops (yes, we seem to be on a farm trend this evening). "Wheat was king … Continue reading

Posted in Economy | 3 Comments

Suffering Farmers

Crop prices are skyrocketing, globally and for American farmers. So what's the big debate in Washington today? How much Federal money needs to go to subsidize multi-million dollar earning farmers. WASHINGTON – House and Senate negotiators late Tuesday scrambled to … Continue reading

Posted in Politics, Taxes | 1 Comment

Bad Show, Al

It seems that Al Franken has been avoiding paying state taxes for a number of years. Not one state, mind you. In fact a total of 17 states would like Mr. Franken to cough up some $70,000 he owes them. … Continue reading

Posted in Politics | 8 Comments

Splitsville

Barack Obama officially jettisoned Jeremiah Wright today calling Wright's remarks – in recent days, at least – "divisive and destructive." "The person that I saw yesterday was not the person that I met 20 years ago," he said. "His comments … Continue reading

Posted in Politics | 8 Comments

On The Wrong Side

John Fund points out that Barack Obama is on the wrong side of voter identification laws – as yesterday's Supreme Court decision to uphold Indiana's voter ID law shows. In ruling on the constitutionality of Indiana's voter ID law – … Continue reading

Posted in Legal, Politics | 1 Comment