Prescott Valley Correspondent-Puerto Rico should not become the 51st state for a number of reasons. Puerto Rico currently owes $74 billion to creditors that hold its tax-exempt bonds along with $40 billion in unfunded pension liabilities. Bankruptcy proceedings are currently underway. Puerto Rico’s difficulties have been occurring over a period of time and are the … Continue reading Should Puerto-Rico become the 51st state?
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Is Inflation a tax? If so, is it the most regressive tax we pay?
Prescott Valley Correspondent-With inflation not being under direct government control or managed by a federal or state taxing authority, like the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), it is not going to be considered a direct tax, though inflation certainly has effects that are tax-like in nature. Inflation would be considered more of an indirect tax as … Continue reading Is Inflation a tax? If so, is it the most regressive tax we pay?
Was President Trump correct in exiting the United States from the Paris Climate Change Agreement of 2015?
Prescott Valley, AZ Correspondent- President Trump was correct in exiting the United States from the Paris Climate Change Agreement for a number of reasons. One of the most important of which was the fact that the Accords were never submitted by the Obama administration as a treaty, which would require a two-thirds vote by the … Continue reading Was President Trump correct in exiting the United States from the Paris Climate Change Agreement of 2015?
Should Congress pass a law requiring all Presidential candidates to have held at least one political office before running for President of the United States?
Prescott Valley, AZ Correspondent- Congress should not pass a law requiring all presidential candidates to have held at least one political office before running for President of the United States. Just because a candidate has not held a political office really has limited bearing on whether a person can perform the duties of the office. … Continue reading Should Congress pass a law requiring all Presidential candidates to have held at least one political office before running for President of the United States?
Should current White House media operations be scrapped for some other form of reporting and distribution?
Owatonna, MN Correspondent-Perhaps the only group of people who use words to persuade or convince more than debaters or advertisers is politicians. And sometimes, what is not said carries more weight and meaning that what is said. That's why dozens if not hundreds of reporters flock to the White House daily to hear what the … Continue reading Should current White House media operations be scrapped for some other form of reporting and distribution?
Is the media frenzy and Congressional inquiry into the firing of James Comey a political witch hunt, an attempt to derail President Trump’s agenda, or a worthwhile endeavor?
Owatonna, MN Correspondent-Ever since Woodward and Bernstein rocked the world with their reporting on Watergate, which led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon, the media seems to consist mostly of opportunists who are looking more to make a name for themselves by breaking a big story instead of being content to simply report the … Continue reading Is the media frenzy and Congressional inquiry into the firing of James Comey a political witch hunt, an attempt to derail President Trump’s agenda, or a worthwhile endeavor?
Should President Trump fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller concerning the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and possible obstruction of justice allegations concerning former National Security Advisor, Michael Flynn?
From Our Prescott Valley, AZ Correspondent Any firing in relationship to Robert Mueller’s position as Special Counsel should be the concern of the Department of Justice and the Congress. They should determine whether Mueller should remain as Special Counsel because of the many conflicts that exist with the appointment. Any concerns should point to Mueller … Continue reading Should President Trump fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller concerning the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and possible obstruction of justice allegations concerning former National Security Advisor, Michael Flynn?
Why do we worry so much about North Korea?
Owatonna, MN Correspondent-Like clockwork, the rogue nation of North Korea is rattling its broken-down saber in the direction of the United States. Also like clockwork, our government blusters and poses and warns and makes veiled threats and sends naval vessels to the Sea of Japan. The saber rattling is the same old tune: North Korea … Continue reading Why do we worry so much about North Korea?
The mayor and city council of New Orleans have called for the removal of various Civil War era monuments in the city. Should this have been allowed to happen, and should the citizens of New Orleans have had a voice in the decision?
Gastonia, NC Correspondent- The removal of the Civil War monuments in New Orleans has been the cause of much brouhaha over the last few weeks, and the city administration hasn’t done itself any favors with the cloak-and-dagger way it’s taken on the job. Anything that a government chooses to undertake under cover of darkness rather … Continue reading The mayor and city council of New Orleans have called for the removal of various Civil War era monuments in the city. Should this have been allowed to happen, and should the citizens of New Orleans have had a voice in the decision?
The Trump administration recently announced that it will not release records on White House visitors. Should this new policy be challenged?
Owatonna, MN Correspondent-All administrations should be required to release records of White House visitors. This country believes itself to be an open and free society, yet our leaders increasingly act as if the less the public knows about the inner workings of its government, the better for all. Sort of a "Don't worry your pretty … Continue reading The Trump administration recently announced that it will not release records on White House visitors. Should this new policy be challenged?
