John Anthony Socialism's barbs have sunk deep into the heart of America's soul. We see the Titanic struggle as Democrats and Republicans jointly hamper Trump's attempts to return choices to the people. Washington will never willingly stop its progressive control, but we can make them. As one...
John Anthony In the final days of Obama’s presidency two rules slid under the radar that drive explosive local planning and building costs, transfer control of certain grant-related planning to the government, and render local officials helpless to combat them. Federal agencies often enact onerous regulations by...
John Anthony Yes, President Trump can halt HUD's Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing program even before Dr. Carson is confirmed. The steps below will also serve as pinpointed instructions to assist incoming Secretary Carson. If you have been following the news, you have probably noticed that President Trump is moving...
John Anthony While Donald Trump maneuvers to cleanse government's cesspool, communities face a bigger challenge at home. Academics, classroom teachers, newspapers and television, movie stars and the Cultural Arts are seducing our children into believing it is their duty to relinquish their rights for a coveted scrunch...
Barack Obama‘s obsession with what he calls America’s “legacy of racism,” has been an EpiPen for the resuscitation of racial violence and discrimination burning across our country. HUD often provides the platform for the President to act on his prejudices. As Secretary of HUD, Dr. Carson’s background...
John Anthony When federal agencies promote programs, like Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, or Common Core they conduct sophisticated and often deceptive marketing campaigns that cover up there downsides. Flowery slogans like, “transportation options are fundamental to having a shot at the American Dream,” and “Economic diversity is...
When HUD threatens communities with lawsuits and civil rights reviews, don’t expect political affiliations to help. Don’t expect discrimination to erode either. HUD has a different end in mind. Through their Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule, the agency uses threats of lawsuits and the withholding of...
Public officials across the nation are discovering that HUD’s new Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule jeopardizes local zoning control. HUD is scrambling to deny this with befuddling information. The Federal Register says, “[AFFH] does not impose any land use or zoning laws on any government.” A...
If information is power, Rob Astorino has enough to shatter the administration’s media halo and send HUD officials slithering behind their stacks of regulations. Astorino is the County Executive for Westchester County NY, an upscale community north of NYC that is home to Andrew Cuomo, George...
When Castle Rock, CO refused to apply for a HUD grant, the recipients of the money were upset. But, Castle Rock had done their homework. Their response to the grantees should be read by every public official who ever considers accepting a federal grant. HUD shielded...