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Archives for December 2011

Nationwide Poll: Most know that Mormons are Christians, but especially Republicans.

December 22, 2011 by

Most people consider Mormons–members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints–to be Christians, says a new nationwide poll by the Salt Lake Tribune. That’s interesting, and it’s also probably good news to Mitt Romney, whose biggest liability is not the health care reforms he signed as Governor of Massachusetts but his religion.

What’s more interesting, at least to me, is who questions Mormons’ Christianity. It’s not those “crazy” conservatives; rather, it’s the Democrats and Independents.

Filed Under: Article VI Tagged With: , , , , ,

I agree with Bagley: Indefinite Detention of Americans is Wrong.

December 21, 2011 by

Our laws promise access to “due process” and the courts, but at a time when enemies do not wear uniforms, follow a chain of command, can use our own technology and resources to surveil and attack, our multicultural population to hide, and our large and porous borders to infiltrate, the difficulty of providing security has increased dramatically.

Fighting the Nazis and the Japanese in World War II was bloody, but the enemy was clear. Knowing who the enemy is in the twenty-first century is a much more difficult task, especially when the enemy often lives and works among us, looks like us, and acts like us.

That doesn’t mean we quit following the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. [Cont…]

Filed Under: Foreign Policy, Sixth Amendment Tagged With: , , , ,

Meet Rep. David Butterfield of Utah’s 4th Legislative District

December 20, 2011 by

When Rep. David Butterfield talks about his constituency, you can tell he loves living and working among them. A nearly lifelong resident, he refers to Cache Valley as “God’s country” and remembers milking cows and hauling hay and moving pipe. Perhaps it is that background–working the land in beautiful northern Utah–that has taught him the pragmatism and commonsense that was plain when we spoke on the phone.

Like all the legislators I’ve interviewed, he prefers serious non-fiction and focuses on reading what will inform and prepare him, as both a legislator and as a leader in business and his community.

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Posted: Rep. David Clark’s Letter of Resignation from the Utah Legislature

December 19, 2011 by

I just received the following press release and letter of resignation regarding Rep. David Clark’s stepping down from the Utah State Legislature, ostensibly to run for Congress:

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WRR: Greek City Grill

December 18, 2011 by

Latest contestant in that contest (to taste like a gyro) is the Greek City Grill. Two words to describe my experience there: Mission Accomplished.

The gyro was sliced lamb meat in a traditional white sauce on a warm and freshly baked pita. The meat was tasty and broke apart easily, but tasted like it had been cooked just a bit longer than necessary. Just barely, and it wouldn’t deter me from returning. The tomatoes and onions were fresh, [cont…]

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Meet Rep. Jim Nielson of Utah’s 19th Legislative District

December 16, 2011 by

I met Rep. Jim Nielson during a town-hall meeting. Self effacing and intent, he was just as quick to listen to my questions and thoughts as he was to share his. It’s a refreshing change from a lot of politicians who seem more interested on in their opinions.

Rep. Nielson doesn’t waste time on fluff or message bills. This year he’s proposing a change to the Utah Constitution that would protect the revenues from natural resources from raiding by hungry politicians for short term needs. I like that it protects the great mineral wealth in Utah for future generations and maximizes our assets. I found Rep. Nielson to be like that about everything–thoughtful, considerate, and smart. […]

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Could Congressman Chaffetz save Social Security? [Charts]

December 16, 2011 by

Would you believe that Social Security is now running in a deficit? Shocker, right? According to the 2011 Annual Report  (the “Report”) to Social Security and Medicare Boards of Trustees, “Social Security expenditures exceeded the program’s non-interest income in 2010 for the first time since 1983.” Or, in other words, Social Security sent out to retirees […]

Filed Under: Entitlement Reform Tagged With: , , ,
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