Bernie Sanders and I have little in common, given his passionate commitment to “democratic” socialism and my firm belief in individual freedom. But we do share one thing: We both visited Moscow in 1988, albeit for differing reasons.
The media and propagandists are very powerful in this state. They are controlling the message and lying to the good people of Vermont. They want division, discord, power and money, and they have achieved their goals. Others wish for love, joy and peace.
Whether commercial customers are looking to expand their businesses or individuals are seeking higher savings rates, there are plenty of options in Central Vermont.
It would also be nice if they considered the plight of private businesses that will be forced to raise the prices for their goods and services and that have customers who are unwilling or unable to pay those increases.
There are plenty of unelected federal judges presiding over these redistricting cases who will enthusiastically toss out constitutionally drawn maps to help elect more Democrats. That’s exactly what happened recently in both Michigan and Ohio.
The objective of the plastic grocery bag ban, as stated by its supporters, is to force customers to bring their own reusable bags to the store, thus reducing litter and landfill waste. But, does it?
The Vermont House is, for the seventh time over 37 years, trying to enact a primary seat belt law for over-18 drivers. Worse yet, this time its backers are trying to slip their cherished bill through where it won’t be noticed. Fortunately, it’s been noticed.
Democrats who encourage illegal entry of refugees on our southern border — whether for supposed humanitarian compassion, or to enlist future Democrats on their voting lists — invite a potentially irreversible disaster for our nation.
Give Peter Shumlin credit. When he realized he was going to be the engineer of massive train wreck, he stopped the train and took it off the tracks lest more damage would be done.
The legislation threatens to drive out of business the small shops and restaurants that cannot survive political manipulation of their costs. Their disappearance will destroy many entry level opportunities.
The script for what followed has become all too familiar. Students protested his appearance and accused Legutko of criticizing multiculturalism and gay marriage. They falsely claimed he “has built his career off of homophobic, xenophobic, racist, misogynistic discourse.”
The American Legislative Exchange Council just published its annual analysis of states’ economic outlooks, Rich States, Poor States, and, overall, they peg Vermont as 49th, or next to worst. Thank goodness for New York!