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The Psychopaths Who Gravitate To Government

Doug Casey pulls few punches in this video describing politicians. If you root for either team in politics, you will be offended by his characterizations of some of your heroes. I think he is too harsh on some, but his underlying message is one rarely delivered and one that needs to be heard. His talk [...]

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QOTD – Mark Levin

The criminal class in Washington is called out by Mark Levin: "You should view these politicians with the deepest contempt you can possibly imagine. What they are doing to this country, what they are doing to our finances – there is not a criminal in any federal prison, state prison, city or county jail, with [...]

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Slavery Is Making A Comeback

Tyranny has never been more evident, at least in my lifetime. For the history of this country, it has never been so prevalent. Let everyone be on the same page when they interpret the word "tyranny." It is defined by Merriam Webster as oppressive power <every form of tyranny over the mind of man — Thomas Jefferson>; especially : oppressive power exerted by [...]

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Collective Shame

Little has shamed this country more than Vietnam. No, I am not talking about the need for the war. That issue can reasonably be raised about virtually every war this country ever engaged in. The shame results from the manner in which our fighting men were treated. They didn't start the war, politicians did. Most [...]

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Hippocrates Was Not An Economist

The continuing optimism reported regarding an economic recovery is growing old while the economy does not grow  at all (or at rates well below normal). The recession was declared over in June 2009. In light of what has happened and where we are today, does that seem credible? You don’t have to be too old [...]

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The Ugly Side of Socialism Is Here

There is a kerfuffle in France. Citizens are not behaving the way the political elite would like. They are reacting adversely to higher taxes. This response should not surprise. People react to pain and pleasure. They prefer more of the latter and less of the former. Lives are planned in this fashion. Perhaps this revelation [...]

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