Jim Ross Lightfoot

James R. Lightfoot, Lightfoot Strategies served in Congress six terms, starting in 1985 and retiring in 1997. As Chairman of the Subcommittee on Treasury, Postal and General Government (TPS) of Appropriations, he had jurisdiction over 40% of Federal Law Enforcement (Customs, Secret Service, ATF, FLETC, and IRS enforcement).

Most Recent Articles by Jim Ross Lightfoot:

Lies, Lies and More Lies May 15, 2023

We, the people, not political appointees, have the obligation to let Congress know what they should do regarding border law.

I am Going to Run for President April 27, 2023

If you want to join the Common Sense Party and make a big difference, sign up by going to the polls and electing good people who understand our country's history, who have spent years in the private sector, and who understand its pros and cons

Will a Law Fix It April 1, 2023

The school shooting problem can be solved. We must harden our schools, identify and stop shooters and solve our mental health issues. No one said it would be easy, but it must be done

Lightfoot: Balloons and buffoons everywhere you look February 24, 2023

Balloons and buffoons. Yep, we have a pickup load floating around in Washington, D.C.

May I embrace what it means to be alive January 9, 2023

Sunday Greeting of a New Year

Open letter: To the Republican leadership, or perhaps, should I say, lack of leadership in the US Congress? October 2, 2022

What’s your choice going to be? Will God and country be number one for you?

I’d like to share a link with you September 4, 2022

I’m worried our Ship of State is like the Titanic

Bipartisan Pain August 26, 2022

A bipartisan pain far more important than raising money turned into one of bipartisan cooperation

The Foundation Laid By Our Forefathers Becoming Noticeably Weak. The Stones Turning Into Sand August 20, 2022

Sleepless Nights – Part Two

Sleepless Nights August 13, 2022

Civil War this time, it could well be the slaves owned by the government run by the elites against those desiring freedom and a peaceful, prosperous country

It’s Broken. Fix it July 12, 2022

If people with dangerous mental conditions are identified, monitored, and prevented access to firearms, explosives, and other hazardous means to kill

Coming to Your Neighborhood July 7, 2022

Turn off the TV, get off the couch, and start doing your part to put our great country back on its intended path

You Can’t Kill Me Anymore June 27, 2022

An open letter to the President May 30, 2022

Uvalde, Texas

Proactive Instead of Reactive May 25, 2022

It’s way past time that things be changed. Become proactive to find the shooter before they do their evil deed.

Thanks, Mom; I Love You May 8, 2022

I believe a third voice is needed in this debate with all my heart. The voice of the aborted child needs to be heard loud and strong

War in America March 24, 2022

As the bombs fall and rockets strike their targets in Ukraine, we have a war of our own going on here at home

Back to the Good Old Days March 8, 2022

We must build a new 2021, even better than the original

The Deadlier Plague That’s Killing Off America January 14, 2022

PS. After writing this, if my body is found floating face down in the water, please know I did not place it there

Bob, may you rest in peace. You are my hero and friend, forever December 7, 2021

Lightfoot: People, not guns, are the problem August 30, 2021

The gun is not at fault; blame for misuse lies with the person holding the firearm.

Hey, Mom, Your Unborn Baby Calling August 6, 2021

Lightfoot: A look back into the future June 28, 2021

Their Plan is Working May 9, 2021

Federal Police Force: This will not be a police department that protects us, but rather a police department that is designed to “control us.”

Barn Sour July 1, 2020

I’m an old man, but I will stand beside you and fight this fight until freedom and the American way win

The National Debt, does anyone care? August 21, 2019

So, when will we hear someone running for election or re-election start talking about our huge debit and ways to reduce it?

Stop it, Children May 2, 2019

It’s way past time you become a patriotic American and cut out the juvenile behavior. Step up and do the job you were elected to do

One Voice April 29, 2019

Who will pick up the spear and the flag to lead believers to band together for the sake of their children and grandchildren?

I Have a Question March 5, 2019

“America is the source of most of the world’s ills: political, economic, and environmental.”

Where Do We Go From Here? February 15, 2019

If people won’t step up now, our future looks grim. The choice is yours. Sit on the sidelines or be a player