I had the pleasure yesterday of being a guest on Common Sense Investing. Kevin Clark, host of the show and President of Quintessential Retirement Services, Inc. invited me on the show to talk about our purpose and how imbalanced government affects all our lives. Read more »
Author Archives: michaeltams
Illinois Voters and Balanced Government
So the venerable polling outfit Rasmussen just released a report today about the relative temperature of prospective Illinois voters. Illinois is our home, and is our focus as we bring our message of balanced government to the people. Read more »
The Pervasive Misuse of Federal Power
I was recently informed that the Center for Biological Diversity, among others, have petitioned the EPA to outlaw the manufacture, distribution and sale of lead shot, bullets and fishing sinkers, ostensibly under the authority of the Toxic Substances Control Act. Naturally, given that I’m a stickler for unit of government responsibilities, this caught my attention. Read more »
The Responsibility Question
On Monday I was a guest at the Southland Chamber of Commerce luncheon, which featured a debate for the office of Illinois Treasurer between Robin Kelly and Dan Rutherford.
A great question came from the audience which highlights the difference between the candidates in this race, but also is a larger example of the problem that we have in America. Read more »
“It’s Complicated”
No, this post isn’t about the movie by the same name. This post is about the surprisingly astute commentary by Jon Stewart on The Daily Show. For my more sensitive readers, please forgive the name of the video and periodic colorful language (Jon’s writers, not my idea). At about the three-minute mark, Stewart begins addressing the response from Washington to the BP spill in the Gulf. Read more »