Originally published at Townhall.com on August 1, 2012.

The failure of the United Nations last week to reach agreement on an Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) despite years of preparation and an entire month of meetings during July, illustrates perhaps the only reason to keep this dysfunctional institution around: it is so utterly incompetent that it makes our governmental institutions look downright efficient by comparison.

Originally published at the Marietta Daily Journal on July 29, 2012.

Taking a cue from no less an expert than Hillary Clinton, President Barack Obama — and other anti-Second Amendment advocates — are riding the coattails of the recent mass shooting in Aurora, Colorado, shamelessly to press their gun-control agenda.

On July 25th, former U.S. Rep. Bob Barr, Chairman of Liberty Guard, appeared on the Alex Jones Radio Show to discuss the recent calls for gun control in the wake of the tragic shooting in Aurora, Colorado.

Originally published at Townhall.com on July 24, 2012.

Your taxes are about to be raised; and guess who’s behind it. Here’s a clue – it’s not the Democrats. Despite all the talk about reducing the size and scope of government during their campaigns, and railing against President Barack Obama’s proposed tax hikes, a number of Republican governors are advocating for a sales tax on Internet sales.

Originally published at The Daily Caller on July 6, 2012.