Author Archives: Jim
Legislative Resolutions, Legislative Priorities for 2013: #2 Block Grant Funds to States
Given President Obama’s abdication in presenting select priorities to the Congress, Selfish Citizenship took the initiative to spell out the top seven legislative priorities for 2013 at the beginning of the year. The Congress has infringed upon the states’ police … Continue reading
Posted in Congress
Tagged block grants, education, entitlement reform, federalism, Medicaid
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A Turn for DeWurst, an alternative to the state of education in America
One of the personally most important books that I have read is Sydney Kendall’s novel A Turn for DeWurst. I read it with my youngest daughter; its theme, plot, and character helped establish a solid foundation for real fact based … Continue reading
Posted in Education
Tagged A Turn for DeWurst, education, education reform, privatization, Sydney Kendall
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Thanks for the cheap train ride…Suckers!
The other day a coworker asked me jokingly, “Soon you are going to have that shiny new public train running almost from your doorstep and straight to the office. Don’t you feel bad that drivers on the parallel public toll … Continue reading
Posted in Questions
Tagged Fairfax County, Metro, privatization, Silver Line, Tyson's Corner, W&OD trail
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Legislative Resolutions, Legislative Priorities for 2013: #1 Reduce Regulations
Given President Obama’s abdication in presenting select priorities to the Congress, Selfish Citizenship took the initiative to spell out the top seven legislative priorities for 2013 at the beginning of the year. While spending and taxing are given high priority … Continue reading
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