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Conservatives Failing to be Conservative…

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Joshua Hayward

I recently found more disturbing evidence of Conservatives acting as big spenders and doing the opposite of what they say they support. In a recent amendment to the highway bill now being considered by the Senate, Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) … Continue reading →

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Angus King is Crony Capitalism

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Joshua Hayward

I have not had the time to write as frequently lately as I have been consumed in projects which put food on the table. I don’t have inside connections to Washington and I don’t have projects receiving favorable loan guarantees… … Continue reading →

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We’re borrowing $2.25 Million per minute…

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Joshua Hayward

I ask you to watch the national debt clock for a couple of minutes and you will see it ticks up $1 Million about every 25 seconds. http://www.usdebtclock.org/ Lets round it out and say $2.25 Million per minute. That equates to … Continue reading →

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No need to change a thing…

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Joshua Hayward

As we enter into President’s Day weekend we are feeling good about the economy and yes after years of tough times it feels and sounds good! Let’s enjoy the uptick in activity. Along with this uptick should come an increase … Continue reading →

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Our Schools are Failing Us – No Homemade Foods…

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Joshua Hayward

America is broken and my experience with new policies at the Bangor schools serves as vivid evidence of that fact. How does this apply to business and life in America? It is simple. Just listen to this link and you’ll … Continue reading →

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Maine can Manufacture – see how and why.

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Joshua Hayward

Our country remains to be the world’s largest manufacturer, representing one fifth or 20% of the global manufacturing output. In 2009 our manufacturing output was $2.15 Trillion. Yes enough to make it the 6th largest economy in the world on … Continue reading →

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Maine’s Spending and Welfare Problem

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Joshua Hayward

Fellow Mainers we have a problem. Our government can’t continue to spend more than it earns. And we can’t afford to tax more than we already do. Send taxes any higher and those making the income that is taxed will … Continue reading →

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The Fiscal Conservative Lie…

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Joshua Hayward

As a Registered Republican and a true fiscal conservative I share these numbers with you for your own conclusion. My time on the George Hale / Ric Tyler Show on Monday mornings  for the past number of years in what … Continue reading →

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Is the Economy Turning Around?

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Joshua Hayward

The messages are mixed and economic reports are more confusing than ever. It can be really frustrating when you are a person trying to make decisions about household spending and business investment. The heartbeat of the economy is driven by … Continue reading →

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Can Maine Turnaround in 2012?

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Joshua Hayward

It is simply up to us to make that answer a “Yes!”. Take a look at the turnaround made by North Dakota. A state with  a population of just 600,000 when it hit the bottom. As well it was a … Continue reading →

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