Monthly Archives: February 2010

BUDGET BUSTING LEADERSHIP

Posted on February 27, 2010 by Tom Salmon

It would seem that our leaders have not got the guts to do the job which we elected them to do. With uncharacteristic bluntness, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke warned Congress on Wednesday that the United States could soon … Continue reading →

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YOUR LEADERS NEED YOUR SUPPORT

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Tom Salmon

When we review the news and check the budgets of the federal, state, and local government budgets, we hear groans of complaints over budget deficits.  Nonetheless, the average citizen must work until about April 13th to pay all of this year’s taxes (see America Celebrates Tax Freedom Day).  Why … Continue reading →

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WHY MUST YOU BE INVOLVED IN PUBLIC LIFE? — PART 1

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Tom Salmon

This is the first of four posts that explains why you must be involved in public life.  This post is about courage, and it begins with a shortened recital of a traditional English folk tale. This is a tale we like to tell children. Like most of the old stories … Continue reading →

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