Pork Gone Wild: Does D.C. Not Get It on Spending?

CHARLES PAYNE: We have to find legislators that really have the guts to not do this stuff, and if they do have the guts, they have to be rewarded and reelected. Some of this comes down to the American public, because it seems like we send law makers to Capitol Hill to go raid the joint, get what you can and come back home. That’s got to stop.

'Car Czar' for Auto Workers; Is White House Favoring Unions?

CHARLES PAYNE: This is absolutely nuts. They want a redistribution of wealth to make corporate America weak. That’s what all of this is about, to bring down corporate America. Look at where our country has been over the last 40 or 50 years. Our economy has gone up and union participation has gone down. That’s the proper evolution and we shouldn’t touch that.

Nanny State Kickoff; This Week It's Tobacco, What's Next?

CHARLES PAYNE: There's no doubt about it we are headed towards the "Nanny State". You're talking about taxing sugary sodas, beer, wine, etc. By the way, all of these fall under the guise of a "sin tax". And then, you know, you've got municipalities that are already talking about, "let's not put a McDonald's in the black neighborhood because they're too fat". It's sort of insulting. People have a right to eat what they want to eat. I hate cigarette smoke, but if you want to smoke, have at it. But I think taking away our basic rights is crazy. This is the ultimate part.

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