Author: Matty Ice

Republicans are Closet Socialists

Over the last several debates, GOP contenders use the word socialist to describe their warped view of what the Democratic Party stands for.  They have leveled such attacks on “socialist” president Barack Obama, and have regularly used “socialist” in a derogatory tone against anything Democratic.  Redistribution of wealth is also married to the socialist label,… Continue reading Republicans are Closet Socialists

Newt is no Reagan, and Reagan was no Reagan

Throughout the GOP primaries Newt Gingrich has mentioned the name of Reagan 3.2 times per debate. He continues to invoke his name trying to piggyback on his popularity and drive association with The Gipper. The other candidates have not exhausted this approach to the level of the previous Speaker, which is ironic given Mr. Gingrich… Continue reading Newt is no Reagan, and Reagan was no Reagan

Why Democrats Have Trouble With Messaging

There is a fundamental problem with being a Democrat.  The problem is quite simple, yet complex in an ironic sort of way.  The issue is Democrats’ inability to discuss positions in short, mind-numbing, explanations.  There are two main reasons why Democrats struggle with delivering a clear, concise message: Democratic ideas are more complex and difficult to deliver in… Continue reading Why Democrats Have Trouble With Messaging

Did President Obama Double Our National Debt?

Who is the bigger fool….President Obama for doubling our national debt?…or the individual who believes such a canard?  Like all political claims, the devil is in the details. More has been added to our national debt under President Obama than all the other presidents combined.  Partially true.  However, of the $5.1 trillion added to the… Continue reading Did President Obama Double Our National Debt?

Why I am a Democrat

(Written responding to a friend asking about the party I support) The fundamental difference between Republicans and Democrats is one: the role that government plays. All the social wedge issues? Just talk. I believe the government has the ability to solve many of our problems, and I also believe that Democrats over the last 100 years have… Continue reading Why I am a Democrat

The Church Needs a Two Party System

“I also support what has been said by the Brethren–that it is in the interest of the Church to have a two-party system and not to have one party that is exclusively LDS and the other party exclusively non-LDS. Both locally and nationally, the interests of the Church and its members are served when we… Continue reading The Church Needs a Two Party System

Thanks for the Invite Mr. Speaker!

  No, Speaker Boehner did not invite me out for drinks in his corporate box at this weekend’s Phoenix Open.  But he was kind enough to let me snap off this picture.  With politicking never ceasing, he shook every outstretched hand and stood somewhat attentive for every iPhone camera. Although Speaker Boehner and I view the political landscape very… Continue reading Thanks for the Invite Mr. Speaker!

Response Written Concerning The Current Healthcare Legislation

A couple points of response: If any company takes taxpayer dollars, then by right of being a shareholder, taxpayers should have some say in how the company operates. I completely agree with you regarding the government’s lack of industry expertise, but at the same time if the banking industry is going to benefit from my… Continue reading Response Written Concerning The Current Healthcare Legislation

Atlas Shrugged Response

(Response challenging my views being opposite the lessons of Atlas Shrugged) I don’t see it that way. I am a pretty pure capitalist. I support Milton Friedman’s ideas about school vouchers to maximize privatized education. I never supported Obama’s plan to control CEO pay. In my MBA classes I was one of the few students… Continue reading Atlas Shrugged Response

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Wake Up Middle Class!

With Obama’s plan to let the Bush Tax cuts expire in 2010, there has been an onslaught of media attention concerning his budgetary decisions. Phrases like “socialism”, “re-distribution of wealth”, and “tax hikes” are being associated with President Obama’s fiscal policies to discredit his approach. Obama has been open and direct concerning who his tax… Continue reading Wake Up Middle Class!

What Do Republicans Believe?

In the break room at work we have a TV that runs news programs throughout the entire day.Since the office is primarily Republican, I get an earful from Fox News every second away from my desk. Fox News retains 25% of the population’s attention, and appears to have a clear understanding on whom to market their… Continue reading What Do Republicans Believe?

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The Republican Philosophy – One Giant Credit Card

Tax and Spend Liberals. If I had a nickel for every time I heard this phrase, I would be writing this post from an exotic hut with glass bottom floors somewhere in the French Polynesia. This negative connotation has been associated with the Democratic Party for several decades, and will be an effective talking point… Continue reading The Republican Philosophy – One Giant Credit Card

Change in Control

As many of you have probably guessed, the change in the control of the House and Senate is welcomed by me. Oversight, balance, and hopefully bipartisanship will be restored to the federal government, in hopes that the divided America will champion both sides of the argument. I have also discussed with friends and family the… Continue reading Change in Control