Rational Nation USA

A sensible outlook on Republicanism, limited government, liberty, and the Tea Party movement. At a Cato Institute Capitol Hill briefing, Cato Institute scholar John Samples described the challenge for those who want to limit the size and scope of government. He goes into detail on recent efforts to do just that in his new Cato book, The Struggle to Limit Government . Samples is director of the Cato Institute's Center for Representative Government. Via: The Cato Institute

By: Les Carpenter III Rational Nation USA I have never claimed to be a fan of Bill Clinton and still don't. But these days one almost has to wish he were back in charge, at least when looking at fiscal responsibility. Please don't misunderstand my statement. I know Clinton was a centrist liberal and believed in the power of government to do good. Which of course is somewhat of a contradiction as government is merely playing Robin Hood as it steals from the productive members of society and  redistributes the loot to the less productive. That aside any fiscal harm the Clinton Administration may have down was dwarfed by the fiscal damage George Bush did during his eight years and the current President is doing by continuation of much of Bush's policies. The following video discussion by Dan Mitchel, Cato Institute Senior Fellow, is spot on and quite revealing. Take the seven plus minutes to listen to consider his points. You won't be disappointed you did. ...

By: Les Carpenter III Rational Nation USA Here are some thoughts from Joe Scarborough on what Republicans must do to regain a leadership role and take back control over the levers of government. He makes his case in remarks delivered at the Cato Institute. Mr. Scarborough makes many good points. His conservative perspective is just plain old common sense. Whether the Republican party power base will pay attention is questionable. The would do well to do so however. What are your thoughts? Via: Cato Institute