Category Archives: Federal Legislation

Principles and Policies Podcast for 2/21/2013- He Who Allocates Wealth Owns The Wealth

Our Principles and Policies radio show for Thursday February 21, 2013. Barry Sheets and Chuck Michaelis expose the worldview of many of our Senators by examining the declarations of Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa.

Article links- http://cnsnews.com/news/article/harkin-it-spending-problem-no-its-misallocation-wealth

Principles and Policies Podcast for 1/26/2013- Legislative Assaults On Liberty From The Absurd To The Ridiculous

Our Principles and Policies radio show for Saturday January 26, 2013. Barry Sheets and Chuck Michaelis dismantle arguments in favor of a couple of gun control methods; One absurd and one already tried and failed. We also take a close look at a group that Dianne Feinstein is looking to for support on her proposed gun ban and find a rogues gallery of progressive gun grabbers.

Article links- http://www.ksdk.com/news/article/358395/3/Mo-proposal-makes-parents-tell-schools-about-gun-supply

http://americanvisionnews.com/5359/state-bill-parents-much-report-their-firearms-to-local-school

http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/279057-feinstein-introduces-sweeping-ban-on-military-style-assault-weapons-

http://www.policefoundation.org/

http://www.ksdk.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=2112571556001

USA 2nd Bill of Right Discussion

 

Principles and Policies Podcast for 1/23/2013- When Congress Is Constitutionally Illiterate What Can We Expect?

Our Principles and Policies radio show for Wednesday January 23, 2013. Barry Sheets and Chuck Michaelis expose the fact that the vast majority of the federal government, especially Congress, is constitutionally illiterate. That includes both major political parties, folks!

Article link- http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/jan/14/defenders-of-constitution-dont-always-use-it-for-l/?page=all

Principles and Policies Podcast for 1/22/2013- Worldviews, Abortions, And School Counseling

Our Principles and Policies radio show for Tuesday January 22, 2013. Barry Sheets and Chuck Michaelis discuss the worldview implications in a report about the former director of a pro-abortion lobbying and “education” group and former head of an association of school counselors being arrested for attempting to arrange a liason with a 12-year old girl.

Article link- http://cnsnews.com/news/article/former-pro-abortion-group-exec-arrested-child-sex-sting

 

Principles and Policies Podcast for 1/18/2013- How Government Initiatives To Solve Problems Create Worse Problems

Our Principles and Policies radio show for Friday January 18, 2013. Barry Sheets and Chuck Michaelis do a more in depth discussion of the President’s proposal to “reduce gun violence.” We predict that the result of the proposals will be MORE violence, not less, as has been the case in many other countries that have banned private ownership of firearms. We also question other sections of the proposal that are extremely dangerous to liberty.

Article link- http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/docs/wh_now_is_the_time_full.pdf

 

Principles and Policies Podcast for 1/17/2013- Using Children As A Prop To Justify Stealing Liberty

Our Principles and Policies radio show for Thursday January 17, 2013. Barry Sheets and Chuck Michaelis discuss the President’s use of children as a prop while proposing that their right to defend themselves be stolen from them. We also discuss some of the factors which contribute to a violent society.

Article links- http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Journalism/2013/01/15/Obama-to-Announce-Gun-Ban-Surrounded-by-Children

Principles and Policies Podcast for 1/16/2013- Constitutional Absolutism

Our Principles and Policies radio show for Wednesday January 16, 2013. Barry Sheets and Chuck Michaelis discuss a recent tirade by an MSNBC “personality” with the “stylish” moniker Toure, in which he manages to contradict himself and appeal to emotion over rational thought on the gun control issue.

Article links- http://www.mediaite.com/tv/msnbcs-toure-we-need-obama-to-save-us-from-the-gun-epidemic/

http://americanvisionnews.com/5292/toure-hoodwinks-audience-with-lies-the-government-is-plotting-to-take-your-guns

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6uACOkLdG0[/youtube]

 

Principles and Policies Podcast for 1/15/2013- Statesmanship, The Constitution, And Interposition

Our Principles and Policies radio show for Tuesday January 15, 2013. Barry Sheets and Chuck Michaelis continue our discussion of true constitutional statesmanship and how few lawmakers really understand how the Constitution or the interaction between the state governments and the state governments is supposed to work.

Article links- http://k2radio.com/wyoming-house-bill-no-hb0104-firearm-protection-act/

http://dailycaller.com/2013/01/12/wyoming-lawmakers-introduce-bill-to-nullify-federal-gun-control-measures-jail-federal-agents/

Principles and Policies Podcast for 1/14/2013- Taking The Constitution And Lawmakers’ Oaths Seriously

Our Principles and Policies radio show for Monday January 14, 2013. Barry Sheets and Chuck Michaelis begin a look at constitutionally responsible leadership in government and the legislation that they are working on. We look at Wyoming’s efforts to nullify federal infringement of the right to keep and bear arms.

Article links- http://k2radio.com/wyoming-house-bill-no-hb0104-firearm-protection-act/

http://dailycaller.com/2013/01/12/wyoming-lawmakers-introduce-bill-to-nullify-federal-gun-control-measures-jail-federal-agents/

Principles and Policies Podcast for 1/9/2013- There May Be A Reason Why You Always Feel Like Somebody’s Watching You

Our Principles and Policies radio show for Wednesday January 9, 2013. Barry Sheets and Chuck Michaelis discuss the expansion and renewal of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) by Congress and President Obama. We discuss how threats, real or imagined, are used to steal YOUR liberty.

Article link- http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2012/12/30/Obama-signs-warrant-less-surveillance-bill/UPI-50541356919185/?spt=hs&or=tn