Because of the current slump in the housing market, people who “flip” houses — that is, they buy, refurbish and resell properties for a profit – are having a hard time making money. Perhaps, instead of focusing on individual properties, people involved in this business — and, for that matter, all Americans — should join [...]
Ten Tips for ‘Flipping’ the House of Representatives
October 14th, 2008 · No Comments
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‘Earmarks, the Gateway Drug for Overspending’ (Updated)
March 26th, 2008 · 2 Comments
Today, this Oklahoma native was fortunate to stumble across the text of a 35-page speech delivered on the floor of the U.S. Senate March 13 by a man for whom I have the greatest respect and admiration, Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.). Although that speech received little or no attention in the form of mainstream media [...]
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Dems’ Spend $433 Million More than McCain
February 14th, 2008 · 3 Comments
Among the three remaining candidates with an opportunity to win the 2008 presidential race, only one — Republican John McCain — is living up to his promises when it comes to reducing government spending. According to a report about the federal budget for fiscal year 2008 by Taxpayers for Common Sense, the U.S. senator from [...]
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