Pardon My Politics

Why should Congress enact comprehensive immigration reform in the current economy? Is legalizing undocumented immigrants really the best solution? How will legalizing undocumented immigrants affect native workers in the United States? Angela Maria Kelley, The Center for American Progress’ VP for Immigration Policy and Advocacy argues that the current weak economy makes it all the more vital for the United States to enact comprehensive immigration reform that legalizes undocumented workers.

Capitalism is the only choice we have. How do I know that? Because a world of experts tells me so – nearly every day.

Economists have thousands of fancy charts and graphs to deflect us from this reality, and a litany of arcane explanations; but the simple reason is greed.

If you’re an American citizen, the federal government reserves the right to at any time, for any purpose to compel you by threat of fines and imprisonment to open up every detail of your financial life.

In contrast, the Federal Reserve is legally exempt from audit.

That’s right, the biggest financial force in the world which has absolute authority over the US money supply does not get audited – ever.

Where is the Bailout Bill money going? You might be a little surprised – and a little disgusted to find out what banks are doing with the bailout money provided courtesy of the American taxpayer.