Jeffrey A. Setaro

Political & Cultural Commentary from a Constitutional Conservative.

Is More Spending the Answer to Our Economic Problems?

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I mentioned last week that the Government and Federal Reserve had spent, lent or committed $12.8 trillion, here's video from stopspendingourfuture.org that helps put that in perspective: In short, we have spent more bailouts than we did on … [Continue reading] about Is More Spending the Answer to Our Economic Problems?

Somali Pirates Hijack U.S. Flagged Container Ship – Updated

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This was inevitable: Somali pirates hijacked a U.S.-flagged, Danish-owned container ship on Wednesday with 20 American crew on board in a major escalation in attacks at sea off the Horn of Africa nation, officials said. Andrew Mwangura, … [Continue reading] about Somali Pirates Hijack U.S. Flagged Container Ship – Updated

Poll Question: Who Will Win the 2009 Masters

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[poll id="12"] It's Masters time! I'm going with Phil Mickelson, yes I know he missed the cut at the Shell Houston open but we're talking about Phil Mickelson here... I can't think of another player for whom a previous week’s results predict a … [Continue reading] about Poll Question: Who Will Win the 2009 Masters

Chris Dodd’s Approval Numbers Sink To New Lows

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The hits just keep coming for Sen Chris Dodd (D-CT)... The latest Quinnipiac Poll shows his approval numbers have dropped to 33 percent and that trails both likely Republican challengers, former Congressmen Rob Simmons and state Sen. Sam Caligiuri in … [Continue reading] about Chris Dodd’s Approval Numbers Sink To New Lows

Dianne Feinstein Opposed to the Card Check Bill?

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Yesterday The Hill reported Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) told capitol hill reporters that she was skeptical of the so called "Card Check" bill making it's way through congress. Although she stopped short of saying she was opposed to the Card Check or … [Continue reading] about Dianne Feinstein Opposed to the Card Check Bill?

Holder Overrules DOJ Ruling Saying D.C. Vote Bill Is Unconstitutional

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The Washington Post reports in today's edition that Attorney General Eric Holder overruled lawyers in the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel who ruled that the DC voting rights bill violates the Constitution: Justice Department lawyers … [Continue reading] about Holder Overrules DOJ Ruling Saying D.C. Vote Bill Is Unconstitutional

Holy Crap: $12.8 Trillion Spent, Lent or Committed???

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From Bloomberg News: March 31 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. government and the Federal Reserve have spent, lent or committed $12.8 trillion, an amount that approaches the value of everything produced in the country last year, to stem the longest recession … [Continue reading] about Holy Crap: $12.8 Trillion Spent, Lent or Committed???

John Larson: Government Should Compel Consumers to Use Alternative Energy

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From CNSNews.com: Government policy should be crafted to raise the price of carbon-emitting energy sources so consumers are compelled to choose alternative energy, House Democratic Conference Chairman John Larson (D-Conn.) told CNSNews.com on … [Continue reading] about John Larson: Government Should Compel Consumers to Use Alternative Energy

John Shadegg: Geithner Needs to Explain Shift

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Congressman John Shadegg (R-AZ) wants to know why Treasure Secretary Tim Geithner isn't facing tough questions over his apparent change in positions on China’s request to abandon the dollar as the global currency: (CNSNews.com) – An Arizona … [Continue reading] about John Shadegg: Geithner Needs to Explain Shift