Indignation: Corruption Within the Democratic Party

Outrage: Democratic Party Corruption

Craig HueyEconomics, Government, Congress, and Politics

Politics can be corrupt. The politicians try to hide it, but the Republicans, Democrats, and Independents all use unethical strategies, tactics, and money to gain advantage—either for fame or power. But the Democratic Party corruption in the primary race isn’t hidden. It’s so outrageous! In the Democratic Primary for Election 2016, Hillary Clinton has accumulated the higher delegate count, even …

Election 2016 and Your Concerns: Student Loan Indebtedness

Election 2016 and You: Student Loan Debt

Craig HueyEducation, Government, Congress, and Politics

Student debt is haunting 40 million Americans. Those millions are still paying college loans, well into their thirties and forties. So far, the following Presidential candidates have announced plans to deal with looming student loan debt. The Democrats Hillary Clinton: Wants to implement a $350 billion plan forcing taxpayers to reduce the cost of college, along with these key goals: …

The Ideological Leanings of the Seven Presidential Candidates: Conservative, Libertarian, Socialist, or Liberal

How Conservative, Libertarian, Socialist, or Liberal are the Seven Presidential Candidates? [Graph]

Craig HueyGovernment, Congress, and Politics

Here are the Presidential candidates at a glance on the left/right political spectrum. On the far left is Communism and Socialism. On the far right is Libertarianism and no government. In carefully reviewing each candidates’ economic and social policies, this graph shows where they fall. Some want more government control and regulation. Some less. Some want to maximize freedom and …

Political Leaders are jeopardizing America with the threat of nuclear conflict.

Politicians Putting America At Risk of Nuclear War

Craig HueyGovernment, Congress, and Politics

Madmen. Ideological and religious zealots. Communist and Muslim extremist countries. And others … threaten to destroy you and your family by nuclear warfare. The recent North Korean missile test moved the danger from the West Coast … to all of the U.S. That’s why the Presidential election is so crucial. We need: A powerful defense system to destroy any incoming …

The 2016 Election: Evidence That Love Cannot Be Purchased with Money.

Election 2016: Proof that Money Can’t Buy You Love

Craig HueyGovernment, Congress, and Politics

What have the Presidential candidates spent on their campaigns? Who spent well? 1. Hillary Clinton: $188 million raised Campaign Super PACs and Other Groups Raised $130 million $57.5 million Spent $97.5 million $13.2 million Cash on hand $32.9 million $45.2 million TV ads aired 49,367                      —   2. Jeb Bush: $152 million raised [Dropped out] Campaign Super PACs and …

The significance of the 2016 election now stands as the most crucial in your lifetime—here are five key points to understand.

Why Election 2016 is Now the Most Important in Your Lifetime – Five Things to Know

Craig HueyGovernment, Congress, and Politics

With the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, everything politically and economically changes. This powerful intellectual defender of the Constitution was the leading voice and vote for freedoms of speech and religion under the First Amendment, the Second Amendment, and many more. President Ronald Reagan specifically appointed this libertarian/conservative leading judge, whose influence endured for 30 years. A strict …

Apple, Headquartered in California, Expands Operations Beyond the State

California-Based Apple is Expanding … But Not In California

Craig HueyEconomics, Government, Congress, and Politics, Social, Taxation

The California Tech sector is growing. In fact, it’s booming. But not in California. For example, Apple will open their next command center—investing $2 billion and hiring 150 engineers and 500 construction workers—in Mesa, Arizona. Why Arizona? Arizona has fewer environmental regulations, and thus fewer fines and fees. Higher taxes and costs of living are pushing middle-income earners out of …

Joe Biden: Waiting for the Right Moment to Enter the Race?

Joe Biden: Biding His Time to Run?

Craig HueyGovernment, Congress, and Politics

The media loves to play out the drama among Republican candidates. The fight between Establishment and outsider candidates. The fight between Trump and Cruz is dominating the airwaves. The liberal media has been showing the divide between socialist Bernie and socialist-lite Hillary Clinton. Democrats are worried that with these two candidates, their candidate will be weak and likely to lose …

Reforming Justice: A Legacy from a Conservative Perspective.

Justice Reform: A Conservative Legacy

Craig HueyGovernment, Congress, and Politics

Federal prisons are overcrowded. And the current federal system creates failure … so much unnecessary recidivism. The current system is teaching inmates to become worse. Rehabilitation for prisoners has been abysmal. 40% of those who leave end up arrested again. Congress established the Colson Task Force (named after the former Nixon official who spent time in federal prison, then founded …