Common Sense For America

Elon Musk’s DOGE savings plan aims to cut $2T in U.S. government waste. Can Congress act? Bruce Rutherford breaks down the real solutions we need now.

The U.S. faces a $36 trillion national debt crisis, and the clock is ticking. Can Elon Musk’s budget reforms and ideas on government efficiency help? Bruce Rutherford breaks down the U.S. budget deficit in 2025, explains the U.S. debt ceiling, and explores federal debt solut...

 In this episode, we explore three crucial topics shaping today's world events. First, we break down the latest developments in U.S. tariffs, including how the proposed 10% tariff on China impacts inflation and potential future negotiations. Next, we dive into the controversial actions of DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency), led by Elon Musk, examining the potential to save trillions by cutting government waste and frau...

Tariffs vs. free trade has shaped U.S. history, from the Boston Tea Party to the Revolutionary War and beyond. The Smoot-Hawley tariffs worsened the Great Depression, proving protectionism can backfire. Trump and tariffs reignited debate, with rising costs impacting consumers. While strategic trade sanctions help counter unfair practices, broad tariffs fuel inflation. The USMCA replaced NAFTA, promoting balanced trade. Understandin...

The U.S. student debt crisis impacts over 40 million Americans, with $1.7 trillion in student loans still owed, most to the federal government. The Biden administration has forgiven $127 billion in debt through programs like public service loan forgiveness, income-driven repayment plans, and aid for students defrauded by private colleges. Concerns arise about loan forgiveness fairness and its impact on personal responsibility. Prop...

In this 3-part episode, Bruce reacts to national news headlines regarding Trump's executive orders at the southern border. We discuss border patrol, illegal immigration, and the designations of cartels and criminal networks as foreign terrorist organizations.  Lastly, we cover what seems to be one of the most controversial decisions made by president Donald J. Trump: his plan to end birthright citizenship. 

Could there be justi...

How many of us feel lost in the mumbo jumbo of news and opinions? In this mini-episode, Bruce Rutherford breaks down news topics such as the Syrian war, response from Israel, and what that means for America. He also tackles the response to President Trump's Cabinet picks and the depth of presidential pardons. We review these topics and more through the lenses of common sense and what effect it has on Americans.

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Bruce Rutherford revisits the election results and predicts what Trump will execute in his first 100 days. This episode was recorded November 14, 2024.


A Summary of his Predictions:

1. Southern border wall will be authorized immediately.

2. Immigration laws favoring qualified applicants 

3. Deportations will probably begin immediately.

4. Regulations that contribute to inflation will be rolled back.

5. The existi...

When you live through wildfires in California, flooding in Texas, tornadoes in Kansas... and you witness whole communities destroyed, you start to realize how crucial FEMA is. Created by president Jimmy Carter in 1979, FEMA is one of the smarted executive orders issued by a president, but it's billion dollar budget runs out every fiscal year! 

In the midst of raging wildfires of California, we reflect on this episode ...

Did our founding fathers truly intend for the average American vote to only be worth 1/3 of the electoral college vote? In this episode, Bruce breaks down the electoral college, how it works, the history, and the current debate about its future. 

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In the wake of the riots of Jan. 6, 2021 and on the National Day of Memoriam for Jimmy Carter (today, Jan. 9, 2025), we reflect on the history of presidential elections and dissect where political tensions began.  
Fake news is nothing new! It began hundreds of years ago as a tool to knock down political oppositions. In this episode, recorded 3 days before the 2024 presidential election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, B...

"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." (famously attributed to Benjamin Franklin). $46 billion dollars each year goes toward many of the reoccurring diseases Americans face. What can we do? First, we can attack the causes in which we can easily control. Here's how. Many Americans will stand behind these ideas, and some might be shocking.

Do you agree, disagree? What do you think can be done?

Conne...

When a nation's debt surpasses its economy, the nation falls apart. Our national debt is a staggering $35.3 TRILLION DOLLARS. That's $106,000 from every man, woman, and child in America! Our debt is the largest in our nation's history. This episode will blow your mind. After years of careful research, Bruce discusses his ideas that will decrease our ever-growing debt concern. Some ideas may may controversial. What do...

There are classic lessons in history, on the state-level, and throughout the world economy that teaches us how run our government more efficiently, and everyone in it would have a better chance at prosperity and the American dream. 

Every economist will tell you, the two necessary ingredients for a growing economy are:
 1. Increasing productivity and 
2. A growing population. 
In this episode, Bruce discusses h...

Dear Common Sense Patriots,

Welcome to our educational series where we explore how common sense  principles strengthen our country. Common Sense is a pamphlet originally written and published by Thomas Paine in 1776. Paine argues for limited government, tax reformation, and self-sufficiency.  In this episode, Bruce covers our American Economy.  Think about these ideas not as a partisan political person, but as a patriot. I...

"We should eliminate corporate income tax! Think about it. These taxes are passed on the consumer and employees in the form of higher costs and lower wages."

This Part 2 Episode continues on the topic of fair tax reform. Bruce shares his ideas on how every American should have a $50,000 automatic tax deduction. Simultaneously, we are strengthening our tax system if we follow these steps.   

Dear Common S...

Our tax system is basically and ACCIDENT and is holding us back! 
It's time for a Tax Reform. I say, scrap the current tax system. The first $50,000 of income should be TAX-FREE. This episode tells us how.

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Dear Common Sense Patriots,

Welcome to our educational series where we explore how common sense  principles strengthen our country. In this episode, Bruce covers the crisis at our southern border.  Think about these ideas not as a partisan political person, but as a patriot. I think you will approach many issues that we face today in a new light. 

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Dear Common Sense Patriots,

Happy Independence Day and Welcome to our educational series where we explore how common sense  principles strengthen our country. Common Sense for America advocates for policies that enhance individual liberty, ensure justice, and promote the general welfare. Think about these principles not as a partisan political person, but as a patriot. I think you will approach many issues that we face tod...