Common Sense For America

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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ABOUT COMMON SENSE FOR AMERICA:
Common Sense For America brings history and facts together to inspire non-partisan, common sense solutions to America's biggest challenges. Inspired by Common Sense a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine, 1776, Bruce Rutherford, political commentator and educator, dissects U.S. history, American finance, and global affairs, and shares insights in everyday language.

Thomas Paine's Common Sense argues that concentrated political power, whether in a monarchy or elite class, is unjust and undermines democracy. Like with Common Sense, we advocate for a government accountable to the people, emphasizing transparency, representation, and checks on power.

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, Bruce outlines how partisan campaigns throughout history use those tensions to deepen wedges between political lines.   

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ABOUT COMMON SENSE FOR AMERICA:
Common Sense For America brings history and facts together to inspire non-partisan, common sense solutions to America's biggest challenges. Inspired by Common Sense a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine, 1776, Bruce Rutherford, political commentator and educator, dissects U.S. history, American finance, and global affairs, and shares insights in everyday language.

Thomas Paine's Common Sense argues that concentrated political power, whether in a monarchy or elite class, is unjust and undermines democracy. Like with Common Sense, we advocate for a government accountable to the people, emphasizing transparency, representation, and checks on power.

"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?

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ABOUT COMMON SENSE FOR AMERICA:
Common Sense For America brings history and facts together to inspire non-partisan, common sense solutions to America's biggest challenges. Inspired by Common Sense a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine, 1776, Bruce Rutherford, political commentator and educator, dissects U.S. history, American finance, and global affairs, and shares insights in everyday language.

Thomas Paine's Common Sense argues that concentrated political power, whether in a monarchy or elite class, is unjust and undermines democracy. Like with Common Sense, we advocate for a government accountable to the people, emphasizing transparency, representation, and checks on power.

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 you think?

Follow us on YouTube, to see with the graphs and reports accompanying this episode. 

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ABOUT COMMON SENSE FOR AMERICA:
Common Sense For America brings history and facts together to inspire non-partisan, common sense solutions to America's biggest challenges. Inspired by Common Sense a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine, 1776, Bruce Rutherford, political commentator and educator, dissects U.S. history, American finance, and global affairs, and shares insights in everyday language.

Thomas Paine's Common Sense argues that concentrated political power, whether in a monarchy or elite class, is unjust and undermines democracy. Like with Common Sense, we advocate for a government accountable to the people, emphasizing transparency, representation, and checks on power.

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 his ideas on how we can bolster our economy.

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ABOUT COMMON SENSE FOR AMERICA:
Common Sense For America brings history and facts together to inspire non-partisan, common sense solutions to America's biggest challenges. Inspired by Common Sense a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine, 1776, Bruce Rutherford, political commentator and educator, dissects U.S. history, American finance, and global affairs, and shares insights in everyday language.

Thomas Paine's Common Sense argues that concentrated political power, whether in a monarchy or elite class, is unjust and undermines democracy. Like with Common Sense, we advocate for a government accountable to the people, emphasizing transparency, representation, and checks on power.

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 think you will approach many issues that we face today in a new light. 

 Join our pack of patriots every other Thursday on YouTube and your favorite podcast platforms. You will be sure to engage with thought-provoking content that challenges perspectives and inspires action. History is Our Story — together, we shape the narrative. Email, leave a comment, or send a voice note and share with us YOUR story, questions, and ideas. Don't forget to rate and like to help us reach more Americans. 

Warm regards,

Bruce Rutherford
and the Common Sense Team

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ABOUT COMMON SENSE FOR AMERICA:
Common Sense For America brings history and facts together to inspire non-partisan, common sense solutions to America's biggest challenges. Inspired by Common Sense a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine, 1776, Bruce Rutherford, political commentator and educator, dissects U.S. history, American finance, and global affairs, and shares insights in everyday language.

Thomas Paine's Common Sense argues that concentrated political power, whether in a monarchy or elite class, is unjust and undermines democracy. Like with Common Sense, we advocate for a government accountable to the people, emphasizing transparency, representation, and checks on power.

"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 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. 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. 

 Join our pack of patriots every other Thursday on YouTube and your favorite podcast platforms. You will be sure to engage with thought-provoking content that challenges perspectives and inspires action. History is Our Story — together, we shape the narrative. Email, leave a comment, or send a voice note and share with us YOUR story, questions, and ideas. Don't forget to rate and like to help us reach more Americans. 

Warm regards,

Bruce Rutherford
and the Common Sense Team

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ABOUT COMMON SENSE FOR AMERICA:
Common Sense For America brings history and facts together to inspire non-partisan, common sense solutions to America's biggest challenges. Inspired by Common Sense a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine, 1776, Bruce Rutherford, political commentator and educator, dissects U.S. history, American finance, and global affairs, and shares insights in everyday language.

Thomas Paine's Common Sense argues that concentrated political power, whether in a monarchy or elite class, is unjust and undermines democracy. Like with Common Sense, we advocate for a government accountable to the people, emphasizing transparency, representation, and checks on power.

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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ABOUT COMMON SENSE FOR AMERICA:
Common Sense For America brings history and facts together to inspire non-partisan, common sense solutions to America's biggest challenges. Inspired by Common Sense a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine, 1776, Bruce Rutherford, political commentator and educator, dissects U.S. history, American finance, and global affairs, and shares insights in everyday language.

Thomas Paine's Common Sense argues that concentrated political power, whether in a monarchy or elite class, is unjust and undermines democracy. Like with Common Sense, we advocate for a government accountable to the people, emphasizing transparency, representation, and checks on power.

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. 

 Join our pack of patriots every other Thursday on social media, YouTube, and your favorite podcast platforms. You will be sure to engage with thought-provoking content that challenges perspectives and inspires action. History is Our Story — together, we shape the narrative. Email, leave a comment, or send a voice note and share with us YOUR story, questions, and ideas. 

Warm regards,

Bruce Rutherford
and the Common Sense Team

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ABOUT COMMON SENSE FOR AMERICA:
Common Sense For America brings history and facts together to inspire non-partisan, common sense solutions to America's biggest challenges. Inspired by Common Sense a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine, 1776, Bruce Rutherford, political commentator and educator, dissects U.S. history, American finance, and global affairs, and shares insights in everyday language.

Thomas Paine's Common Sense argues that concentrated political power, whether in a monarchy or elite class, is unjust and undermines democracy. Like with Common Sense, we advocate for a government accountable to the people, emphasizing transparency, representation, and checks on power.

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 today in a new light. 

 Join our pack of patriots every other Thursday on social media, YouTube, and your favorite podcast platforms. You will be sure to engage with thought-provoking content that challenges perspectives and inspires action. History is Our Story — together, we shape the narrative. Email, leave a comment, or send a voice note and share with us YOUR story, questions, and ideas. 

Warm regards,

Bruce Rutherford
and the Common Sense Team

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ABOUT COMMON SENSE FOR AMERICA:
Common Sense For America brings history and facts together to inspire non-partisan, common sense solutions to America's biggest challenges. Inspired by Common Sense a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine, 1776, Bruce Rutherford, political commentator and educator, dissects U.S. history, American finance, and global affairs, and shares insights in everyday language.

Thomas Paine's Common Sense argues that concentrated political power, whether in a monarchy or elite class, is unjust and undermines democracy. Like with Common Sense, we advocate for a government accountable to the people, emphasizing transparency, representation, and checks on power.