2009

The Blame Game

February 25 2009

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Last week, I talked about the outrageous lawsuit seeking 32 million dollars from an Arizona rancher who apprehended at gun point 11 illegal immigrants illegally crossing his property…

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Property Rights

February 18 2009

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The erosion of personal property rights is a serious concern for a lot of people in our country. We have reached a point where you really don't know what to do if an intruder enters your house…

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Where Secretary Vilsack Stands

February 11 2009

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I called Secretary Vilsack last week and wished him well. Secretaries of Agriculture are never lacking for challenges. I inherited a grain embargo that was killing our farm economy. He has a…

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The Recession

February 4 2009

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Every day, there is more discouraging news about our economy. We are losing jobs. Personal savings is evaporating. Of course, the natural reaction for individuals is to tighten our belts,…

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