Category Archives: big government

“Who watches the watchers?” asks John Fund

Watching the NSA Watchers | National Review Online. Warning signs… How many warning signs — emerging virtually all at once — do we need to realize that the American people have lost control of their government? Not only that, but … Continue reading

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We cannot trust the Obama government

Read the whole thing: We cannot trust the Obama government | Fox News. My concern is not about this president, but about those under him. Under President Obama, we have seen an Internal Revenue Service harass conservative, Jewish, and Christian … Continue reading

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No Fooling: Government compromises our trust

Government compromises our trust. Glenn Reynolds concludes in his forthcoming USA today column: But it’s the Obama administration that has demonstrated a disrespect for institutions. When Obama had been in office for just a few months, he “joked” about auditing … Continue reading

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I’m back…

I’ve been in Tennessee attending to family business. Back in Boulder and ramping up to speed.   Chris

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Drops out of sight…

Wow, who could could have seen this coming?  Contractor who leaked NSA files drops out of sight, faces legal battle– Yahoo! News Canada.

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Jim Sensenbrenner: On Patriot Act and NSA Snooping

Sensenbrenner to Holder: ‘Un-American’ Verizon Order Violates My Patriot Act “As the author of the Patriot Act, I am extremely troubled by the FBI’s interpretation of this legislation. While I believe the Patriot Act appropriately balanced national security concerns and … Continue reading

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Lindsey Graham: Hey, I’m “glad” the NSA is collecting Americans’ phone records « Hot Air

Lindsey Graham: Hey, I’m “glad” the NSA is collecting Americans’ phone records « Hot Air. How do we know this? This is what he said… “I’m a Verizon customer. I don’t mind Verizon turning over records to the government if … Continue reading

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Protection at what cost? (Freedom isn’t free)

NSA collecting phone records for millions of Verizon customers, report says | Fox News. But the administration has not denied the existence of the order. While the administration defended its authority to seize phone records — and stressed that it … Continue reading

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Poll: Controversies raising doubts about White House ‘honesty’

Poll: Controversies raising doubts about White House ‘honesty’ – The Hill’s Blog Briefing Room. A new poll finds a trio of controversies raising public concerns about the “honesty” of the Obama administration, even as the president maintains his approval rating. … Continue reading

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Leftist Groups Enjoy IRS Tax-Exempt Status While Tea Party Suffers

Boulderites: News you can use: Leftist Groups Enjoy IRS Tax-Exempt Status While Tea Party Suffers.

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AP CEO Says DOJ Seized Records For ‘Thousands And Thousands’ Of Phone Calls

AP CEO Says DOJ Seized Records For ‘Thousands And Thousands’ Of Phone Calls: Staffer. Associated Press president and chief executive Gary Pruitt told staff at a Wednesday town hall meeting that the phone records obtained by the government included “thousands … Continue reading

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The IRS Scandal, Day 20.

News you can use – Tax Prof Blog: The IRS Scandal Day 20.

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Roger Ailes’ letter to Fox employees

Roger Ailes’ letter to Fox employees | Fox News. Dear colleagues, The recent news about the FBI’s seizure of the phone and email records of Fox News employees, including James Rosen, calls into question whether the federal government is meeting … Continue reading

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The IRS Scandal, Day 14

News you can use: TaxProf Blog: The IRS Scandal, Day 14.

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IRS commish: 118 visits to White House

IRS official: I discussed Obamacare during White House visits | WashingtonExaminer.com. Perhaps.

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Special Prosecutor

Sweet: Democrat raises prospect of special prosecutor for IRS – Washington Times.

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U.S. Attorney Investigating Fox News Donated to Obama

U.S. Attorney Investigating Fox News Donated to Obama. We’re talking about loyal trooper, US Attorney for the Disctrict of Columbia, Ronald C. Machen Over the years, he has donated $4,350 to Obama’s campaigns. He gave $250 to Obama’s U.S. Senate … Continue reading

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DOJ seized phone records of numbers tied to Fox News lines, documents show

DOJ seized phone records of numbers tied to Fox News lines, documents show | Fox News. The U.S. attorney’s office for the District of Columbia also said the government, before seeking approval for the search warrant, “exhausted all reasonable non-media … Continue reading

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Obama ratings dip, voters say government ‘out of control’

Fox News poll: Obama ratings dip, voters say government ‘out of control’. More than two-thirds of voters — 68 percent — feel the government is out of control and threatening their civil liberties. About one quarter disagree (26 percent). Nearly … Continue reading

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Sharyl Attkisson’s computers compromised

Sharyl Attkisson’s computers compromised – POLITICO.com. Sharyl Attkisson, the Emmy-award winning CBS News investigative reporter, says that her personal and work computers have been compromised and are under investigation. “I can confirm that an intrusion of my computers has been … Continue reading

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