Tag Archives: Politics

What Everyone Needs To Understand About The Duties of Our U.S. House and U.S. Senate

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Administrator

Opinion: Patricia Johnson In accordance with the United States Constitution there are three branches of Government in the United States, each having their own separate set of powers.  Their functions are spelled out in the first sentence, in the first … Continue reading →

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It’s Your Tax Dollar – Should Headstone Changes Be Made for Deceased Veterans at the Expense of Veterans in Nursing Homes, Increasing Your State’s Medicaid Payments?

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Administrator

Opinion:  Patricia Johnson Every once in a while I’ll read something and simply shake my head in disbelief.  H.R. 2701 basically falls into that category.  Before I continue, it’s necessary to explain my thoughts on death.  I don’t want anyone … Continue reading →

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Latest International Trade Report Indicates High Tariffs as Well As High Trade Deficit

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Administrator
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​Is the Ultimate goal of the Republican Party to Bankrupt the United States?

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Administrator

Opinion:  Patricia Johnson President Donald J. Trump increased the National Debt of the United States by $7.8 trillion dollars during his four years in office or a total of $1.95 trillion dollars per year. Donald J. Trump was our 45th … Continue reading →

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Almost Everything We Need To Know To Survive 2026

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Administrator

Opinion by:  Patricia L Johnson In his recent newsletter, Tucker Carlson asked the question “How come so few conservatives are viewing this story through a human lens?”  Carlson was referring to the ICE shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good in Minneapolis. … Continue reading →

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Concerns Raised Over DHS’s Arrests of Criminal Illegal Aliens

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Administrator

An August 14,  2025 Homeland Security Press Release states “The American people are generously offering illegal aliens $1,000 and a free flight to self-deport now.”  I didn’t vote for illegal immigrants to be provided with free flights and a $1,000 … Continue reading →

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Why Speaker Johnson is Delaying Grijalva’s Swearing-In Ceremony

Posted on October 24, 2025 by Administrator

Adelita Grijalva is the Member-Elect of the US House of Representatives for the 7th Congressional District in the State of Arizona.  On March 31, 2025, Grijalva announced she would pursue the Democratic nomination, in a special election, for Arizona’s 7th … Continue reading →

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The Role of Congress in US Governance

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Administrator

In accordance with the United States Constitution there are three branches of Government in the United States, each having their own separate set of powers.  Their functions are spelled out in the first sentence, in the first three Articles of … Continue reading →

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How The Federal Register Affects You

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Administrator

What is the Federal Register? The Federal Register is the Daily Journal of the United States Government.  It is the legal record for proposed regulations, executive documents (executive orders, proclamations, etc.) public notices, and administrative regulations.  The Federal Register is … Continue reading →

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Understanding 2025 Tax Payments: Individuals vs Corporations

Posted on May 18, 2025 by Administrator

The April 15, 2025 income tax payments have been made, with individuals paying $537 billion and corporations paying $94 billion.  On a comparative basis, individuals paid $185 billion in March 2025, with corporations paying $18 billion.   Our tax system … Continue reading →

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How in The Hell Did We Get to Where We Are Today?

Posted on March 11, 2018 by Administrator

By Patricia L Johnson and Richard E Walrath The other day a stranger began a conversation with me about the weather, but immediately proceeded to talk about the sad state of our country. The gentleman asked me a question that, … Continue reading →

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Vatican Statement Regarding meeting between Pope Francis and Davis

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Administrator

By Patricia L Johnson  Rumors that Pope Francis met individually with Kim Davis and discussed her views on same-sex marriage are not true.  The Pope met with a group of individuals, which included Davis and there was no individual discussion … Continue reading →

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Ballotpedia – An interactive almanac of U.S. politics.

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Administrator

Ballotpedia.

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Communications from the Past and Present

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Administrator

By Richard E Walrath and Patricia L Johnson Dating of three charcoal cave paintings located at The Cave of Chauvet – Pont -D’Arc, located in southeastern France indicates these drawings are approximately 31, 000 years old, making the drawings the … Continue reading →

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What Was the Intent of Our Founding Fathers on Taxes for the Rich?

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Administrator

By Richard E Walrath and Patricia L Johnson The very first year the U.S. began taxing there were 7 tax rates beginning with the minimum tax rate of 1% and a maximum tax rate of 7%. It appears our founding … Continue reading →

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