Sin Taxes: A Questionable Source of Revenue

Sin Taxes: A Questionable Source of Revenue: "As federal, state and local governments struggle to balance their budgets, more municipalities are turning to "sin taxes" to address revenue shortfalls. While taxing items with presumed negative effects on public health, public morals, and the environment has a long history in traditional welfare economics, a growing number of consumer goods are now being added to the list of items singled out for selective sin taxation, say Adam Hoffer, William Shughart III and Michael Thomas of the Mercatus Center."

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Gallup: Obama’s Policies are Unpopular | Conservative Byte

Gallup: Obama’s Policies are Unpopular | Conservative Byte: "The poll is out. I find it curious, maybe even a little fascinating. “Americans Disapprove of Obama Policy on Nearly Every Issue — According to a Gallup poll, 42% of Americans approve of Obama’s gun policies while 54% disapprove."

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Emotional Rubio: America One Of Few Places Where ‘Dreams…Have A Chance’ | Conservative Byte

Emotional Rubio: America One Of Few Places Where ‘Dreams…Have A Chance’ | Conservative Byte: "“Tonight, all across this land, parents will hold their newborn children in their arms for the first time. For many of these parents, life has not gone the way they had planned. Maybe they were born into circumstances they’ve found difficult to escape. Maybe they’ve made some mistakes along the way. Maybe they’re young mothers, all alone, the father of their child long gone.”"

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Cruz: Obama Did Not Propose a Single Spending Cut | Conservative Byte

Cruz: Obama Did Not Propose a Single Spending Cut | Conservative Byte: "Sen. Ted Cruz (R., Tex.) slammed President Obama’s State of the Union address Tuesday, stating he did not propose a single spending cut in his speech and that every one of his proposals expanded government and killed private sector jobs."

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Dr. Ben Carson and Sen. Ted Cruz Show How to Take on the Democrats : Political Outcast

Dr. Ben Carson and Sen. Ted Cruz Show How to Take on the Democrats : Political Outcast: "I’m a peaceful guy. I don’t pick fights. That being said, I’m always ready to argue my case in print and in person. I’ve done lots of debates. I prepare for all of them. I’m preparing for a Symposium in Reno, Nevada, on February 23"

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New Study Confirms Economy Was Destroyed by Democrat Policies

New Study Confirms Economy Was Destroyed by Democrat Policies: "A new study from the widely respected National Bureau of Economic Research released this week has confirmed beyond question that the left’s race-baiting attacks on the housing market (the Community Reinvestment Act–enacted under Carter, made shockingly more aggressive under Clinton) is directly responsible for imploding the housing market and destroying the economy."

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U.S. Spent a Whopping $2.2 Billion Last Year on Obama Phones :: Minute Men News

U.S. Spent a Whopping $2.2 Billion Last Year on Obama Phones :: Minute Men News: "The U.S. government spent about $2.2 billion last year to provide phones to low-income Americans, but a Wall Street Journal review of the program shows that a large number of those who received the phones haven’t proved they are eligible to receive them."

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Dearborn Muslim Using Facebook To Call For The Killing Of Anti-Islam Protesters

Dearborn Muslim Using Facebook To Call For The Killing Of Anti-Islam Protesters: "By now you have seen the video of Christian preachers being attacked at the 2012 Dearbornistan Arab festival. Should we sit by and let ourselves be attacked without responding as Ruben Israel’s group did or should we use deadly force in response?"

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65.4 Million Gun Purchases Since Obama Took Office, 91% More Than Bush's First-Term Total | CNS News

65.4 Million Gun Purchases Since Obama Took Office, 91% More Than Bush's First-Term Total | CNS News: "There have been 65,376,373 background checks completed for Americans purchasing firearms since February of 2009, the first full month of Barack Obama's presidency."

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Robbery Victims Shooting Attackers Called ‘Alarming Trend’ – Patriot Update

Robbery Victims Shooting Attackers Called ‘Alarming Trend’ – Patriot Update: "There’s an alarming trend in Detroit that have some people worried. In the span of a week, two separate robberies were thwarted when the victims, who both had conceal carry permits and a gun, managed to defend themselves by shooting their attackers."

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