The Presidential Candidates and the Common Core Initiative

Common Core and the Presidential Candidates

Craig HueyEducation

Finding out where the candidates stand on Common Core, especially the Republican candidates,  is tricky. Manyare accused of flip-flopping on this issue for political gain – that their opposition is not genuine. It’s not enough to take them for their word. We have to look at what they’ve said and supported in the past, and we also must look at …

Corruption within the realm of Obamacare's politics

Political Corruption in Obamacare

Craig HueyObamacare

Obamacare has a problem. It promises to make sure that all Americans get the health care they need – in other words, just make sure they’re all insured. But Obamacare is too complicated. Or expensive. Or undesirable. Even with the individual mandate, Americans aren’t enrolling. So Obamacare has required states to have “navigator programs:”grants (of taxpayer money) given to community …

Capitalism vs. Socialism

Capitalism vs. Socialism [video]

Craig HueyEconomics

Capitalism is not about greed. According to author and financial expert Dave Ramsey, it’s about service and opportunity. And hope. What’s more – socialism does not deliver what it promises. Watch Dave Ramsey talk about capitalism vs. socialism and the political climate about it today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-r3-oWCYM3k What do you think? Email me at [email protected].

Obama Sneaks More Tax Money to Planned Parenthood

Obama Sneaks More Tax Money to Planned Parenthood [video]

Craig HueyTaxation

The call to de-fund Planned Parenthood is a serious one. There is even threat of a government shutdown over your tax money being used to sell baby parts. Congress has launched an investigation into Planned Parenthood’s practices, per the release of 8 videos showing top executives negotiating prices for the organs of aborted babies. The entire field of Republican presidential candidates …

Amusement ride with thrilling ups and downs

Presidential Roller Coaster [video]

Craig HueyGovernment, Congress, and Politics

Trump down. Fiorina up. Carson down. Rubio up. Hillary down. Sanders up. And Gov. Scott Walker…. out. In a few months, voters will be choosing the next President of the United States. And there are so many choices and variables. For the Democrats, the entry of Vice President Joe Biden could create more confusion in the Democratic race. For the …

Presidential candidate Rand Paul

Candidate Update: Rand Paul’s Take on Education [video]

Craig HueyEducation

Rand Paul takes a firm stance on education – it should not be a federal matter. He says that it always should have been left up to states and local districts, and that he will eliminate the federal Department of Education if he becomes President. Watch his interview, here. What do you think? Email me at [email protected].

The nation of Syria

The Refugee Crisis in the Middle East

Craig HueyGovernment, Congress, and Politics

The terrorism of ISIS is causing millions to flee across the Middle East towards Europe. These countries are having trouble accommodating such a massive surge of refugees, and the refugees are left vulnerable and desperate. This situation is a prime target for those who prey on the suffering and vulnerability of others… including human traffickers. In August, 71 Syrian refugees …

Dishonesty associated with Hillary

Hillary Clinton’s Dishonesty

Craig HueyGovernment, Congress, and Politics

We desperately need a leader in the White House who has integrity, character and honesty. Many question whether Hillary fits that description. Perhaps the prime example is the scandal surrounding her email server. 188 new confidential emails have recently been found on her email server. Watch this brief clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mogjLkXuvqo&feature=youtu.be&app=desktop What do you think? Email me at [email protected].

Fairness and equity.

Injustice in the Justice System

Craig HueyGovernment, Congress, and Politics

Today we see far too much injustice in our court system. Many violent criminals do not receive justice and victims restitution. And many non-violent criminals’ lives are ruined forever… turned into hardened, dangerous criminals because of unjust prison sentences. I believe in strong law enforcement. That’s why I won my local police associations endorsement a few years ago. But the …