The ever-present Oklahoma wind created a waving sea of Gadsden Flags across the Capital lawn during the most recent Oklahoma Tea Party event on April 14th and 15th. I attended both with a high anticipation of hearing speakers talking about the Federal Reserve, the Income Tax and Ron Paul’s “Audit the Fed” bill. I expected talks against America’s aggressive foreign policy and solutions to the national crisis occurring.
I was sadly disappointed.
Rest in Peace, Tea Party. It was fun while it lasted.

Looks like the steadily growing list of constitutional, ethical and political outrages that constitute the Harry Reid version of Obamacare is sparking a rebellion in the states. “Beginning today, I have instructed my attorneys to begin looking into the constitutionality of this provision and exploring the options that may be available to South Carolina and other states to defend taxpayers should this provision ultimately become law.” says South Carolina’s Attorney General.

The House Agriculture Committee approved legislation Wednesday beefing up regulation of the kind of opaque derivatives many blame for causing the financial crisis, but while proponents celebrate, critics say the bill exempts some transactions involving the very institutions — big banks — most responsible for the collapse. Over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives — essentially privately-negotiated derivatives contracts [...]