If you’re looking for a phony issue, consider the political crusade to kill the “Estate Tax.”
Pro-Life
To receive the Republican nomination for almost any office, you need to have a strong pro-life position.
But here’s something you didn’t know: It seems being “pro-life” also means ignoring acts of genocide.
Patriotic
I used to be proudly patriotic. I grew up believing America was the land of the “good” and the Soviets were the “evil empire.”
Jesus and Political Hypocrites
Jesus was a merciful guy, but he didn’t have much patience for hypocritical leaders like we have in Washington.
My Brother’s Keeper
Would you support a charity that only helped white men? I wouldn’t because it’s racist. But no one objected when President Obama’s initiative, “My Brother’s Keeper,” was started last year.
Teaming to Fight ISIS
Here’s a “Hard Truth.” Historians would agree the Allies would have lost World War Two if the U.S. and the Soviet Union hadn’t worked together.
Estate Tax
If you’re looking for a phony issue, consider the political crusade to kill the “Estate Tax.”
Cincinnati as Model
U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch was in town recently to praise Cincinnati as a model for law enforcement.
Ban The Box
There’s an idea being pushed by politicians and corporate leaders called “Ban The Box.” This means employers aren’t allowed to ask a job applicant about his criminal history.
Health care Excuses
A listener to Powerful Truths criticized my support for the “Affordable Care Act.” He said changes to health care could have been achieved less costly and less intrusively by expanding Medicaid or providing vouchers to purchase health insurance.