Category Archives: Public Policy Principles News

Principles and Policies Podcast for 7/25/2012- When Smug Liberal Ideologues Encounter Informed Conservatives

Our Principles and Policies  radio show for Wednesday July 25, 2012. Barry Sheets and Chuck Michaelis analyze a clash of ideas. Doctrinaire liberals bent on gun confiscation versus squishy but well-informed middle-of-the-roaders who oppose gun control. The squishy left shows that is really has no intellectual ammunition.

Article links- http://newsbusters.org/blogs/noel-sheppard/2012/07/22/george-will-and-jennifer-rubin-demolish-times-joe-klein-gun-control-l

Principles and Policies Podcast for 7/24/2012- Why Roger Ebert Should Stick To Reviewing Movies

Our Principles and Policies  radio show for Tuesday July 24, 2012. Barry Sheets and Chuck Michaelis expose the sad remnants of the mind of Roger Ebert who insists on demonstrating that years of attempting to convince people that what comes out of Hollywood is “art” have done irreparable damage to his logic centers as illustrated by his rant about the Aurora shootings.

Article link- http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Hollywood/2012/07/20/Ebert-Gun-Free-Theater-Proves-Concealed-Carry-Doesnt-Work

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/21/opinion/weve-seen-this-movie-before.html?_r=1&hp

Principles and Policies Podcast for 7/23/2012- A Call For Common Sense In The Wake Of A Senseless Tragedy

Our Principles and Policies  radio show for Monday July 23, 2012. Barry Sheets and Chuck Michaelis begin a series of analyses of the Aurora Colorado theater shooting and the media reaction to it which shows a decided bias in favor of ending the second amendment.

Article link- http://newsbusters.org/blogs/noel-sheppard/2012/07/22/colorado-governor-tells-candy-crowley-stricter-gun-laws-wouldnt-have-

Principles and Policies Podcast for 7/21/2012- A Lesson In Applying Worldview In Economics

Our Principles and Policies  radio show for Saturday July 21, 2012. Barry Sheets and Chuck Michaelis analyze an article written by a “journalist” in support of  President Obama’s statement about government making private businesses successful.

Article links- http://www.lvrj.com/business/amonix-closes-north-las-vegas-solar-plant-after-14-months-heavy-federal-subsidies-162901626.html

http://dailycaller.com/2012/07/19/usda-partnering-with-mexico-to-boost-food-stamp-participation/

Principles and Policies Podcast for 7/20/2012- Thinking Critically About Who Makes Businesses Successful

Our Principles and Policies  radio show for Friday July 20, 2012. Barry Sheets and Chuck Michaelis analyze an article written by a “journalist” in support of  President Obama’s statement about government making private businesses successful.

Article link- http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2012/07/17/obama-right-americans-cant-succeed-without-government/

Principles and Policies Podcast for 7/19/2012- Being Consistent With Your Worldview In Economics

Our Principles and Policies  radio show for Thursday July 19, 2012. Barry Sheets and Chuck Michaelis discuss US House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer’s pretzel logic and hallucinogenic “vision” regarding how to stimulate the economy.

Article link- http://cnsnews.com/news/article/hoyer-food-stamps-unemployment-insurance-2-most-stimulative-things-economy

Principles and Policies Podcast for 7/18/2012- Why The Law Of The Sea Treaty Needs To Get LOST

Our Principles and Policies  radio show for Wednesday July 18, 2012. Barry Sheets and Chuck Michaelis give a quick analysis of the Law Of The Sea Treaty and why it is a VERY bad idea.

Article link- http://cnsnews.com/news/article/gop-senators-sink-law-sea-treaty-threat-sovereignty

Principles and Policies Podcast for 7/17/2012- Figures Lie And Liars Figure

Our Principles and Policies  radio show for Tuesday July 17, 2012. Barry Sheets and Chuck Michaelis analyze an article which draws a link between the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms “Fast And Furious” program and the Trayvon Martin case.

Article link- http://www.americanthinker.com/2012/07/taking_down_the_second_amendment_the_connection_between_fast_and_furious_and_the_trayvon_martin_case.html

Principles and Policies Podcast for 7/16/2012- It Takes A Village Of Busybody Bureaucrats To Create A Successful Business

Our Principles and Policies  radio show for Monday July 16, 2012. Barry Sheets and Chuck Michaelis discuss President Obama’s claim that successful businesses are successful due to government “help” (i.e., interference). In case you didn’t catch it, we’re skeptical of this dubious claim.

Article link- http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/watercooler/2012/jul/15/picketvideo-obama-if-youve-got-business-you-didnt-/

Principles and Policies Podcast for 7/13/2012- Sharia Law, Local Police, And How Not To Share The Gospel

Our Principles and Policies  radio show for Friday July 13, 2012. Barry Sheets and Chuck Michaelis analyze events involving a group of Christian street preachers and a near riot at the Arab International Festival in Dearborn, MI an Islamic majority suburb of Detroit.

Article link- http://www.wnd.com/2012/07/outrage-over-mob-attack-in-michigan/?cat_orig=faith