Philosophy
“Democracy” – the beginning of the end
Governmental systems find trouble when they move from small to large. It was precisely this fear of government size that lead the founding generation to form a Republic. In this way democracy was utilized...
Philosophy
Debating monetary policy, new “cool” thing
True inflation of gas and food prices, a weakened dollar, booms, busts – who’s to blame?
Yes, congressional influence on the economy has much to do with it, but there is something else. Did you...
Philosophy
The god of self-preservation
In a recent interview with The Hill, I was asked to comment on the potential dissolution of the Office of Congressional Ethics. The article states “Incoming House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) could be headed...
Philosophy
10 Points to Summarize Ron Paul’s Foreign Policy
Short version of a Ron Paul style foreign policy:
1. It is the founder’s view of foreign policy: “Peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations — entangling alliances with none.” - Jefferson Bottom line...