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Author: Merrill Matthews

Americans think both Congress and the government suck

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Merrill Matthews

Here’s an anomaly for you: Although Americans regularly express pride in our country, they increasingly disapprove of our government, including the presidency and especially Congress. And who can blame them? Washington is doing a terrible job.

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Are you ready for universal Trump pardons?

Posted on April 21, 2026 by Merrill Matthews

President Trump has reportedly told his staff “I’ll pardon everyone who has come within 200 feet of the Oval [Office].” Should we believe his boast, that he will issue pre-emptive presidential pardons to hundreds, if not thousands, of administration staff and officials who may or may not have committed or even been charged with a federal crime?

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Out of Control: Federal Deficit Faces Funding Calamity

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Merrill Matthews

Investors fear U.S. debt may be too large. And too risky.

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When scientists believed Artemis II space travel was impossible

Posted on April 16, 2026 by Merrill Matthews

A hundred years ago, the scientific consensus asserted that space travel wasn’t just difficult — it was physically impossible. The successful return of the Artemis II astronauts has proven, once again, that the science was wrong.

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For many years, our health care blog was the only free enterprise health policy blog on the internet. Then, when the NCPA closed its doors, the health blog stopped as well.

During this five-year hiatus no one else has come forward to claim the space. So, my colleagues and I have decided to restart the blog in connection with the Goodman Institute. We invite you and others to use this forum to share your views.

John C. Goodman,

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