Category Archives: social security
Capital Formation Lifts People Out of Poverty
Sixty-two years and $22 trillion later, the U.S. poverty rate sits at roughly 11 percent, almost identical to where Lyndon Johnson found it in 1964. The government ran the most expensive social experiment in human history and produced nothing measurable. … Continue reading →
Why Trump is Allowed to Continue Building the New White House Ballroom
For all the non-lawyers in the room, here is what happened today at the Supreme Court and why President Trump is allowed to continue building the new White House ballroom. Every law student learns fairly early that there is generally … Continue reading →
If Fauci has already been pardoned for the federal offenses connected to his public service, what federal crime is he afraid of admitting?
Before leaving office, President Joe Biden gave Dr. Anthony Fauci a sweeping pardon. It covered any federal offenses Fauci may have committed or participated in from January 1, 2014, through January 20, 2025, arising from his service as director of … Continue reading →
Is Medicare and Medicaid the Backbone of the US Healthcare System ?
Chuck Schumer claims that “Medicare and Medicaid” are the “backbone of our healthcare system for tens of millions of Americans,” and “Donald Trump and Republicans are trying to rip it all away.” IN FACT, Medicare and Medicaid have become costly … Continue reading →
Should a candidate’s documented history of serious mental health issues and self-harm exclude them from being in charge the population of an entire state?
The Democrat running for Governor of Wisconsin was diagnosed as bipolar, had a mental breakdown, was put in psychiatric hospitalization, did self-harm by cutting, and had a lithium overdose Wisconsin Francesca Hong admitted all of this in a 2023 interview. … Continue reading →
More Money, Fewer Students: What the State Pays Per Student Is Soaring
More Money, Fewer Students: What the State Pays Per Student Is Soaring Here’s a number every Illinois taxpayer should sit with: in 2019, the state of Illinois put about $6,700 per student into education. Today that figure is roughly $9,700. … Continue reading →
Illinois Government Budget Antics in Springfield
Just Awful!! 9:45 PM Saturday night Illinois Democrats just dumped their budget off to Republicans…on paper….3600+ pages. 🤦♂️ what a mess !!! Not a document…not a PDF, but on paper. Republicans in the IL House and Senate have to read … Continue reading →
Illinois’ Major Taxpayers Concerns Have Not Been Solved in the 2026 Legislative Session
🔴 Major Taxpayer Concerns from Illinois’ 2026 Legislative Session. Illinois families are once again left footing the bill after a legislative session that prioritized spending over real reform. Here are the key concerns:
Illinois Last Minute Tax Hikes Coming to Close $900 Million Budget Gap
$900 million in surprise last minute tax hikes could be coming by Sunday – 8 New taxes Democrats are considering 🚨 Tax hikes look increasingly likely as state lawmakers race to pass a budget ➡️ illin.is/tax-threat 🚨 Governor JB Pritzker’s … Continue reading →
Illinois Passes $56 Billion Budget While Enacting New Taxes
Illinois passes $56B budget – Lawmakers approved the state budget early Monday morning after slogging through the night, enacting new taxes on businesses and authorizing less spending than what Gov. JB Pritzker proposed in February. Illinois’ newly passed FY27 budget, … Continue reading →