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Oppression, big government, history

I had a couple of experiences over the weekend that got me thinking about the fundamental narrative shaping modern conservatism, namely the idea that big government is, by its very nature, an entity that gravitates toward oppression. Thinkers on the...

Sorry, Dems. The problem really is entitlement spending.

President Barack Obama just destroyed the Republican Party for its fickle, muddled and ultimately incoherent stand on the fiscal cliff. It’s likely that the White House will make the GOP look stupid, weak or worse yet, radical again over the...

Rethinking the pros and cons of government regulation

Most of us who have lived in New York state — let alone the Adirondack Park — knows what it’s like to get tangled up in weird, confusing and costly regulations. A few months ago, I listened to the owner of a new liquor store talk...

Is the Federal government too big or are taxes too small?

This is the third post in a series (check out part one here and part two here) that explores the question of whether America’s wealthiest citizens should pay more as we wrestle with our Leviathan budget deficit. Today I want to take on a big...

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Green Thumb Honors Potsdam Mayor Ruth Gaynor in Washington

Sep 10, 2001 — A conversation with Potsdam mayor Ruth Garner. The 85-year-old is being honored this week in Washington DC. Garner has been named this year's Outstanding Old Worker by Green Thumb, Inc. Go to full article

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