By Tom Kiser
So…..What would happen if all of the balances that are currently being carried in all of the federal government’s so-called “trust” funds were written down to balances of zero?
Two things would happen:
… Read more...
All posts by TMF Admin
Rep. Paul Ryan’s (R-WI) Response to the SOTU
In case you missed it last night, here is Rep. Ryan’s excellent response to the President’s State of the Union Address:
Madison Forum Book Club
Each month the Madison Forum will post a featured reading for discussion and evaluation. This month will are offering William Sharp McKechnie’s Magna Carta; A Commentary on the Great Charter of King John.
You can read the entire book on the website or download your own PDF copy. Then start the discussion below the book on the “Featured Reading” page under the “Library” tab.
… Read more...State of the Union Live Chat
Join us this evening as we host a live chat covering Barack Obama’s State of the Union Message. You can also comment below or via Twitter using the hashtag #madforum.
Live blog archive below the fold.
… Read more...Two (short) Questions
Question one: Is climatology a science or is it an ideology?
Question two: Is supply-side or Keynesian economics a science or is it an ideology?
… Read more...Just the Numbers, mam
By Les Dunaway
This is Vol 1 Issue 1 of a weekly discussion intended to lead to better understanding of financial issues facing our country.
I will, each week, take some issue from the current/recent news and discuss the issue itself and how it impacts our country and our way of life. I hope that there will be an ongoing discussion through comments to my posts.
I’m beginning this discussion … Read more...
Arizona Shootings
by Les Dunaway
There’s been a lot written about this tragedy and a lot said. A good bit of both has been unseemly and/or self-serving.
It’s refreshing to read something which addresses the issue and offers something positive to do.
… Read more...We don’t need more restrictions
Obama and his spouse are going to visit Tuscon this week to attend memorial services for those killed by Loughner.
Fourteen months ago a muslim in Fort Hood shot and killed 13 people and wounded 30 others. Obama was first in line to suppress the outrage from the community. Pooh-poohed reporting by the media and generally tried to ignore the tragedy.
What’s the difference between the two events that would … Read more...
Tea party freshmen embrace status quo
Tea party freshmen embrace status quo — Our worst fears to come true?
After campaigning against D.C.’s ways, new Republican lawmakers quickly turn to lobbyists and fundraisers.
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-tea-party-20110105,0,4057564.story
Doug Ellis: the epitome of fatherhood
By Donald S. Conkey – Two events occurred last week that reinforced my belief that God lives and is still in charge – and that the Preacher was right, that there is a time to be born and a time to die. The first event was a visit by our nine month old grandson Wyatt. The second event was the funeral of dear friend William Douglas Ellis where I delivered … Read more...
Missouri Ahead of the Game in Dealing with Illegal Immigrants
This is an op-ed written by Missouri State Rep. Nita Jane Ayers for the Ozark Sentinel. The original article can be found here.
Nita Jane Ayres has agreed to write a follow-up editorial which will appear in our print edition on June 24. The follow-up will take a close look at the state’s legislation and how it deals with illegal immigrants.
We’re down to one week to go … Read more...
2012 Presidential Election – Column No. 1050
By J. Randolph Evans – On Tuesday, November 6, 2012, Americans will decide who will serve as the President of the United States of America. As the last three elections in 2006, 2008, and 2010 prove, voters are not exactly shy about exercising the rights of “We The People” to decide who governs this country. 2012 will be no different.
The political landscape will be a little different than the … Read more...