1. Fiscal Discipline Can't Wait - by Rep. Jim Jordan via limaohio.com
In life, the sooner you get about fixing a problem, the easier it is to solve. The longer you put it off, the more dramatic and drastic measures you have to take.
The same holds true for problems facing the country. That’s why a number of us conservatives in Congress oppose the current budget plan being proposed in the House of Representatives.
Since the beginning of the year, conservatives have called for a budget that reflects the will of the American people. This means a budget that begins to address the problem of Washington’s out-of-control borrowing and spending. Read more here...
2. Charlie Kirk at FreePAC: Morning in America Summit
3. Two Scoops of Hypocrisy - by Mallory Reader
Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream were arrested while protesting at the Democracy Awakening demonstration Monday. They were just 2 of the 1,400 leftists arrested for unlawful demonstration activities. The founders of the Vermont-based ice cream company have yet to comment, but the organization released a statement on their webpage defending the two and bragging about their political involvements in the past. The Democracy Awakening weekend-long protest focused around sweeping money out of politics so that “one person, one vote” is the only means of influencing government.
Let the hypocrisy begin.
Ben & Jerry’s has been notorious for using the brand as a political platform to speak out on social issues. When the Supreme Court ruled to recognize same-sex marriages, the ice cream lovers renamed their chocolate chip cookie dough flavor to “I Dough, I Dough.” To advocate for climate change, they introduced a new flavor called “Save Our Swirled” with the slogan “If it’s melted, it’s ruined”. In support of Senator Bernie Sanders presidential campaign, Cohen made 40 pints of ice cream called “Bernie’s Yearning”. It is mint flavored and topped with a single, giant chocolate chip to represent “all the wealth that’s gone to the top 1% over the past 10 years”. In true socialist fashion, Cohen suggested to eat it one should whack it with a spoon to break up the chocolate chip, and then mix it around. A symbolic redistribution of wealth. Read more here...
4. Asset Forfeiture Reform Signed into Law in Nebraska - by Joseph Donoso
This past Tuesday, Nebraska made history when Governor Pete Ricketts signed LB 1106 into law, completely reforming the state’s asset forfeiture system. In doing so, Nebraska has become the 10th state to require a conviction before property can be seized. What’s more, the reforms are so sweeping that Nebraska has become the third state, following New Mexico and North Carolina, to essentially disband its civil asset forfeiture system, a great boon for innocent citizens and private property.
As mentioned, LB 1106, first introduced by State Senator Tommy Garrett, enacted a number of major reforms to the state’s asset forfeiture system. All cases must now be preceded by a criminal conviction, ensuring that innocent citizens don’t have to suffer from having their property illegally apprehended. Furthermore, the state has the burden of proof in finding evidence that the property was involved in criminal activities. Throughout the case, proper documentation must be upheld and made public, maintaining transparency. Read more here...
5. Bernie Sanders May Have a Home in the Democratic Party But Socialism Has No Place in America
Following a report that Sen. Bernie Sanders, a self-described “democratic socialist,” will remain a Democrat after his bid for the party’s presidential nomination, FreedomWorks CEO Adam Brandon commented:
“This just goes to show how far to the left the Democratic Party has drifted. Americans need only look to European governments that are either run by socialists or are experiencing the negative effects of policies put in place by them. These countries – which include France, Greece, and Spain – are plagued by weak economic growth, crippling debt, and high unemployment.”
“Americans should be upset by cronyist policies that lead to bailouts, subsidies, and other policies that pick winners and losers in the marketplace. But the European-style socialist welfare state that Democrats want can’t be paid for with unicorns and fairy dust. It will consume resources that will bring economic growth to a grinding halt, destroy jobs, and rob future generations of opportunity. Sanders’ brand of socialism may have a home in the Democratic Party, but it has no place in America.” Read more here...
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