en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/654834 Comments by Krupskaya http://biggovernment.com/cjohnson/2012/02/27/in-bid-to-boost-black-homeownership-rick-santorum-fueled-housing-bubble-that-led-to-financial-crisis/#IDComment303347874 Insightful and accurate analysis. In his time in the Senate, Rick Santorum was an enthusiastic supporter of all manner of big spending, impractical government programs. The question right now is which is more likely to govern as a true fiscal conservative: Santorum or Romney? Tue, 28 Feb 2012 03:18:41 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/cjohnson/2012/02/27/in-bid-to-boost-black-homeownership-rick-santorum-fueled-housing-bubble-that-led-to-financial-crisis/#IDComment303347874 http://bigjournalism.com/wthuston/2012/02/13/is-obama-programing-media-matters-or-is-it-the-other-way-around/#IDComment291818569 It is not just that they are coordinating their messages. The worst aspect to all this is that we have a government/media echo chamber, and very few of those on the "inside" ever have to grapple with ideas alien to them. Not surprisingly, they are unable to comprehend what limited government supporters are talking about, and cannot engage in any sort of productive dialogue. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:15:48 +0000 http://bigjournalism.com/wthuston/2012/02/13/is-obama-programing-media-matters-or-is-it-the-other-way-around/#IDComment291818569 http://biggovernment.com/fsalvato/2012/02/12/the-negative-tone-of-the-campaign-is-blocking-the-gop-message/#IDComment290813715 The right and center-right cannot rely on the mainstream media to fairly communicate its vision to the public. Limited government, financial responsiblity, hard work, good jobs and devotion to family and community is a winning message. But if conservatives don't get it out there and show voters they are ready, able and willing to walk the walk, they'll lose in November. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:27:27 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/fsalvato/2012/02/12/the-negative-tone-of-the-campaign-is-blocking-the-gop-message/#IDComment290813715 http://biggovernment.com/mikeflynn/2012/02/12/white-house-lies-to-public-on-senate-budget-rules/#IDComment290670219 Great analysis. Conservatives need to explain to the mainstream media and to voters that Democrats in Congress think they are above the law. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:20:51 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/mikeflynn/2012/02/12/white-house-lies-to-public-on-senate-budget-rules/#IDComment290670219 http://biggovernment.com/lmeyers/2012/02/10/obamas-occupy-movement-will-win-the-electionfor-the-gop/#IDComment289316690 I hope you are right, but I'm concerned that many Americans are not paying careful attention to the OWS movement, and so do not realize just how toxic their rhetoric is. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:06:55 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/lmeyers/2012/02/10/obamas-occupy-movement-will-win-the-electionfor-the-gop/#IDComment289316690 http://biggovernment.com/abreitbart/2012/02/10/spencer-bachus-its-time-for-you-to-go/#IDComment289313553 Excellent article. Quite a few Republicans, including Bachus, are now liabilities for the conservative movement and need to step down. That is not to say that Bachus and other don't deserve our gratitude for their public service, of course. But when members of Congress lose their effectiveness it's time for them to move on. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:01:17 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/abreitbart/2012/02/10/spencer-bachus-its-time-for-you-to-go/#IDComment289313553 http://biggovernment.com/cstreet/2012/02/10/mortgage-settlement-is-a-bailout-for-california/#IDComment289309054 Superb reporting. I'm saddened (but not surprised) at the lack of in depth coverage of this "settlement" by the mainstream media. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:53:47 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/cstreet/2012/02/10/mortgage-settlement-is-a-bailout-for-california/#IDComment289309054 http://biggovernment.com/eistook/2012/01/13/congress-needs-to-fix-itself-in-2012/#IDComment263614744 Bull's eye! Republicans need to stand in the vanguard of reform, or they will shred their credibility with voters. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:41:21 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/eistook/2012/01/13/congress-needs-to-fix-itself-in-2012/#IDComment263614744 http://bigjournalism.com/jjmnolte/2012/01/02/romneys-media-strategy-frustrates-conservative-outlets-but-could-take-him-to-the-white-house/#IDComment253295196 A lot of what Romney has said and done is frustrating for fiscal conservatives, but right now he looks like the nation's best hope for getting back on a steady track of economic growth and job creation. Do I wish Paul Ryan or Mitch Daniels would enter the race? Absolutely! But I never lose sight of just how big an improvement President Romney would be over our incumbent President. Tue, 3 Jan 2012 00:48:25 +0000 http://bigjournalism.com/jjmnolte/2012/01/02/romneys-media-strategy-frustrates-conservative-outlets-but-could-take-him-to-the-white-house/#IDComment253295196 http://biggovernment.com/mikeflynn/2011/12/30/exclusive-photo-nancy-pelosi-livin-la-vida-1/#IDComment251216681 What we know about the business dealings of the Pelosi family raises serious concerns that Nancy Pelosi has misused her government position. At the very least, Nancy Pelosi needs to put her assets in a blind trust. Sat, 31 Dec 2011 03:21:40 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/mikeflynn/2011/12/30/exclusive-photo-nancy-pelosi-livin-la-vida-1/#IDComment251216681 http://biggovernment.com/cjohnson/2011/12/27/how-the-virginia-gops-short-sightedness-led-to-the-ballot-access-mess/#IDComment249288121 Could Virginia's General Assembly amend the law to lower the number of required signatures and give the candidates a bit more time? Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:27:04 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/cjohnson/2011/12/27/how-the-virginia-gops-short-sightedness-led-to-the-ballot-access-mess/#IDComment249288121 http://biggovernment.com/fsalvato/2011/12/16/eating-our-own-providing-strategy-for-obama/#IDComment239451871 Vigorous debate among Republicans and "center right" independents about who should bear the standard of the Republican party is a sign of strength. If none of the candidates now formally in the hunt will command the support of a majority of the voters, it's best to know now, while there's still time for Paul Ryan, Mitch Daniels or another strong candidate to step forward . Fri, 16 Dec 2011 21:01:57 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/fsalvato/2011/12/16/eating-our-own-providing-strategy-for-obama/#IDComment239451871 http://bigjournalism.com/pjsalvatore/2011/11/20/throw-them-all-out-on-oreilly-unusual-monday-features-author-schweizer-with-steve-kroft-of-cbs/#IDComment225378472 I'm glad to see this very well researched and written book is getting so much publicity. For years, members of Congress have been reaping far better than normal investment returns and both the mainstream press and law enforcement have turned a blind eye. Let's hope that era is at last coming to an end. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 22:55:13 +0000 http://bigjournalism.com/pjsalvatore/2011/11/20/throw-them-all-out-on-oreilly-unusual-monday-features-author-schweizer-with-steve-kroft-of-cbs/#IDComment225378472 http://biggovernment.com/whall/2011/11/15/sen-feinstein-loaded-up-on-biotech-stock-just-before-company-received-24-million-govt-grant/#IDComment222583738 It's time for full disclosure of all investments held by members of Congress, including information about when and upon what terms they acquired (or disposed of) their holdings. Only then can we even begin to understand how special interests have captured our government. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:06:29 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/whall/2011/11/15/sen-feinstein-loaded-up-on-biotech-stock-just-before-company-received-24-million-govt-grant/#IDComment222583738 http://biggovernment.com/whall/2011/11/13/exclusive-financial-documents-suggest-gop-rep-bachus-profited-from-insider-trading-on-tarp-bailout/#IDComment221589871 We need to put a stop to members of Congress using inside information to make money for themselves. Only then will the people begin to trust their representatives again. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 02:19:57 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/whall/2011/11/13/exclusive-financial-documents-suggest-gop-rep-bachus-profited-from-insider-trading-on-tarp-bailout/#IDComment221589871 http://biggovernment.com/whall/2011/11/13/revealed-pelosi-blocked-credit-card-reform-while-investing-millions-in-exclusive-visa-stock-offering/#IDComment221577367 Excellent reporting. I suggest you follow up by interviewing securities law scholars (including Donna Nagy, who just published a superb article in the Boston University Law Review entitled "Insider Trading, Congressional Officials and Duties of Entrustment") about the possible civil and criminal liability members of Congress face. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 01:45:09 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/whall/2011/11/13/revealed-pelosi-blocked-credit-card-reform-while-investing-millions-in-exclusive-visa-stock-offering/#IDComment221577367 http://biggovernment.com/whall/2011/11/13/revealed-pelosi-blocked-credit-card-reform-while-investing-millions-in-exclusive-visa-stock-offering/#IDComment221576140 That's the conventional wisdom, but in the past few years a number of securities law scholars, including Donna Nagy, professor of law at Indiana University, have argued that Congress is not exempt from insider trading laws. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 01:41:03 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/whall/2011/11/13/revealed-pelosi-blocked-credit-card-reform-while-investing-millions-in-exclusive-visa-stock-offering/#IDComment221576140 http://biggovernment.com/whall/2011/11/13/revealed-pelosi-blocked-credit-card-reform-while-investing-millions-in-exclusive-visa-stock-offering/#IDComment221574104 For years, the conventional wisdom was that laws and regulations against insider trading laws did not apply to Congress. But more and more people are questioning this, and a number of experts are now argue that Congress has fiduciary duties not to use information entrusted to them as legislators for personal gain. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 01:34:48 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/whall/2011/11/13/revealed-pelosi-blocked-credit-card-reform-while-investing-millions-in-exclusive-visa-stock-offering/#IDComment221574104 http://bigjournalism.com/mchastain/2011/11/12/bloomberg-ignores-multiple-scandals-of-the-obama-administration/#IDComment221414498 I'm consistently amazed by what gets past the Bloomberg editors. The Alter piece was not just incomplete but misleading. The good news: now that even the New York Times and Washington Post are now running stories on "green energy" fraud and crony capitalism, more and more voters are beginning to understand how the "eco-elites" are looting this country. Sun, 13 Nov 2011 16:56:14 +0000 http://bigjournalism.com/mchastain/2011/11/12/bloomberg-ignores-multiple-scandals-of-the-obama-administration/#IDComment221414498 http://biggovernment.com/pschweizer/2011/11/01/jon-corzines-crony-capitalism-wages-war-against-middle-class-americans/#IDComment215458574 Great story. That many of the victims of Corzine's incompetence and/or venality are ordinary workers -- and not just the "rich"-- deserves emphasis. Tue, 1 Nov 2011 20:20:15 +0000 http://biggovernment.com/pschweizer/2011/11/01/jon-corzines-crony-capitalism-wages-war-against-middle-class-americans/#IDComment215458574