Obama Speak Infiltrates St Charles County Council!
It’s a common tactic. We see President Obama and Senator McCaskill use it frequently. When not wanting to talk about the issues, they attempt to distract from the real issue by taking a little truth...
View ArticleGovernor Nixon is Right – A Tax by Any Other Name is Still a Tax Increase
In less than a month, the Missouri General Assembly will be convening in a Constitutionally mandated veto session. As a former legislator who was part of a General Assembly who I believe holds the...
View ArticleFacts About Smoking Ban Proposals
Recently a lot of wailing and gnashing of teeth has taken place over proposed smoking bans in St Charles County. Council members have made inaccurate and false statements about a proposal that...
View ArticleJohn Pertzborn and Carl Bearden Discuss Smoking Bans
John Pertzborn and I discussed the two smoking ban proposals on KTVI this morning. John and Randi are the best!! http://fox2now.com/2012/08/21/bearden-talks-about-smoking-ban-proposal/ Digg this!...
View ArticleThe World Is Coming to an End Tax
Last week I wrote Governor Nixon is Right – A Tax by Any Other Name is Still a Tax Increase about House Bill (HB) 1329 and the tax increase it represents. Now some are implying that the world for some...
View ArticleSt Charles County Smoking Ban Update
The Committee for Economic Liberty has withdrawn the initiative petition seeking to place a smoking ban on the November 6, 2012 ballot. The ideal situation would be we didn’t have people attacking the...
View ArticleThe Bad Policy, Bad Politics Tax Increase
I can hear the conversation now “Hey Martha, didn’t our legislator tell us they wouldn’t vote for a tax increase?” Martha, “Yes Harry they did. Why?” Harry, “Well we just got a tax bill for a new tax...
View ArticleSt Charles County Council Pulls the Old Hidden Ball Trick
On Oct. 10, 1925, White Sox outfielder Ken Berry dove into the stands in an effort to steal a home run away from the hitter. Berry didn’t catch the game ball. He instead pulled an extra ball out of his...
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The Not So Level Playing Field Tax Increase
If you have been following the blog posts on the potential veto override of House Bill (HB) 1329, you know that there are many bad aspects that have come to light about the bill. While some people...
View ArticleSolutions to the Car Sales Tax Increase
Next Wednesday, the Missouri General Assembly will meet in the constitutionally mandated veto session. One of the bills that will be considered for an override is House Bill (HB) 1329. You can read a...
View ArticleHave You Taken Action Yet?
Have you taken action yet? TAKE ACTION Don’t let people fool you – House Bill 1329 is a tax increase! It will implement a tax that does not exist. At this time, nearly 123,000 people will receive a...
View ArticleDon’t Let Tax Hungry Local Governments Successfully Push for New Taxes!
The veto override of House Bill 1329 will come up today. Almost 1100 people have weighed in on the issue to their legislator! There’s still time for you to weigh in as well. So far it doesn’t look like...
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Grassroots Prevail Once More!
The General Assembly convened today in the Constitutionally mandated veto session. We have been blogging for a couple of weeks about one of the bills likely to be considered for override – House Bill...
View ArticleSo Simple Even a Member of Congress Should Be Able to Understand!
The Heritage Foundation has prepared a short video explaining how the debt ceiling increases hurt our future. Excellent explanation of the debt ceiling. Even congress(wo)men and senators should be able...
View ArticleUS House Does What Senator McCaskill Refused to Do – Protect MO Jobs!
Senator McCaskill continues to falsify her record in campaign commercials. She claims to be fighting for Missouri. She’s even proud of her failing grade of 50! The problem for the Senator should be...
View ArticleJudge Ted House Agrees: The Charter Means Something!
As I have gotten (back) involved in some St Charles County issues I’m finding a disturbing trend – the Council as a whole and the Executive are ignoring the Charter requirements finding flimsy reasons...
View ArticleEarly Look at Ballot Issues by Missouri Family Network
Kerry Messer and the good folks at Missouri Family Network have provided their organization’s recommendations for issues that will be on the ballot in November. It’s easy to not even consider ballot...
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Proposition A Is Jeffersonian Principles In Action!
St Louis City is known for its politics. And for good reason, it has a long history of being affected by politics. In fact, politics is why voters in Missouri will be considering Proposition A on the...
View ArticleProp A – Jeffersonian Principle & Smaller Government
It’s been relatively easy for most people around the state to understand the conservative principle of local control. Friday I wrote about Proposition A Is Jeffersonian Principles In Action!. Jefferson...
View ArticleProposition A: Smaller Government & Pensions Protected
We are doing a series on Proposition A which returns local control of the St Louis City Police Department to the citizens of St Louis City. The series primarily focuses on the facts of the proposition....
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