John M. Keynes and his influence promoted the advocacy of monetary and fiscal programs by government to try to increase employment (key word TRY, not succeed) thereby increasing more spending of our tax dollar and promoting citizens to become more dependent on government. In effect, losing the desire to become self-sufficient. Keynesian economics were activated…

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By Gary L. Wickert “The man who produces while others dispose of his product is a slave.” – Ayn Rand They used to hide in the shadows. Unfortunately, today’s detractors of capitalism and the American free market system have come out of the closet, operating openly in places such as American universities, AARP, labor unions,…

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Politcal Courage Requires Recognition, Support and Cultivation The article appearing in the Aug. 16 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel featuring Ron Johnson and some of the positions he espouses and conclusions he’s reached caught my interest on two levels: 1) The article exemplified how the Feingold supporters at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel plan to dismantle this formidable…

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By Brian Fraley A MacIver Perspective I had the pleasure of meeting many of my neighbors the other night and enjoyed a lively discussion on the topic of the so-called high- speed rail line between Milwaukee and Madison. We came with questions. Many also came with something to say. The meeting Aug. 17 at Brookfield…

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This editorial <http://www.examiner.com/bay-area-moderateconservative- in-san-francisco/thank-god-for-president-obama> was written by a 82-year-old very wise lady. She gives us a whole new slant on the amazing job Obama is doing: 1. He destroyed the Clinton Political Machine, Driving a stake through the heart of Hillary’s presidential aspirations. That’s something no Republican was ever able to do. Remember when a…

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by Ken Van Doren MILWAUKEE, On the same day that President Obama was in town to tout the Democrat in the race, an enthusiastic crowd of about 300 people gathered at the parking lot near the end of Erie Street to support Scott Walker and his gubernatorial campaign. The event was covered by local and…

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