Hits and Misses
Cultur
e matters: “It’s no accident that the English-speaking nations are the ones most devoted to law and individual rights.”
In 1989 a health entitlement program was repealed — the first repeal of a federal welfare program since the abolition of the freeman’s bureau 100 years earlier. Milton Friedman, The Wall Street Journal and many others credit NCPA research as the reason for the repeal.
“The 56% of U.S. adults who now say it is not the federal government’s responsibility to make sure all Americans have healthcare coverage continues to reflect a record high. Prior to 2009, a clear majority of Americans consistently had said the government should take responsibility for ensuring that all Americans have healthcare.”
While this is true, the amount of people who thought healthcare was an immediate priority was dreadfully low. In fact, it was near last.
Moving the statistics can prove so useful in situations like these
Both sides do it though, its not a rare circumstance
“Democrats, who controlled Congress, were not about to be outbid by Reagan when it came to a core constituency like retirees.”
#FacePalm
Oh congress, elected to serve for two, but the desire to last forever
The people would have to demand a cap on term limits in order for that to stop
But if elected by the people, don’t the reserve the right to serve?
“If India were to take its place at the heart of a loose Anglosphere network, based on free trade and military alliance, the future would suddenly look a great deal brighter.”
Am I the only one frightened by India?
Absolutely not, their population, military power, and economic growth are proving that they have what it takes to surpass China as a world power.
The article details India as a potential ally though
Even if they do, India is more middle of the road. They also contain nuclear power.
Even if they do, India is more middle of the road. They also contain nuclear power.