I have a lot of books, and read usually about 40 a year. I mention this, because when I begin to write about the folly of FDR getting us into WW II, it is a terribly complex and controversial thing to write about, but I’ll try. FDR is a folk hero to most Democrats and […]
Taxes, taxes, taxes, is mostly what we pay.From state, local, property, FICA, federalincome, utility, stock transfer,utilities, telephone, fuel, etc., taxes consume over 50% of the ordinary income, and far more of a higher one. Were the total truth be known, if the chain of taxes on all labor, property, fuels, transport, distribution, and materials of everything […]
There are two methods of government’s getting its way with its subjects. The first if force, and the second is to make them dependent. Make them think you are the issuer and provider of all that’s wonderful and good. Make them so dependent, that they can’t continue without government handouts, assistance, and largess…or at least […]
After WW I, and after 1929, the American farmer was in trouble. Exports had decreased after the war, and during the depression, people were actually hungry, and weren’t buying as much food as they had before the crash and massive job layoffs. FDR ran on a “farm” program, promising to help the farmers. He did, […]
As I said in previous columns, FDR decided that huge amounts of government spending would get America out of the depression, (it didn’t) but he had no money to pay for such spending. Since dollars were backed by gold, it would have been difficult to simply turn on the presses to get the required funds […]
The sad demise of the once grand United States of America, many say, began long before 1933, and they may be correct, but I’ll take 1933 as when it began with all the force one President, and one political party could muster. Why 1933? Because that’s the date on which Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) took […]
The Muslims are growing rapidly around the world. They aren’t inducting the intelligentsia and wealthy, because it is so silly, but they are making converts. Black Muslims have been around in the U.S. for a long time, but others are also increasing in numbers. The question is: Can a good Muslim be a good American? […]
The usual ’catch phrase’ about Iraq is, “We are making progress.” Well, here’s the ’progress,’ as I see it. We unconstitutionally invade a nation, hang its ruler, fire everyone, allow priceless artifacts of its wonderful museum to be stolen, destroy the infrastructure, kill and destroy millions innocents, homes and businesses, cause millions to flee for […]
A two hour show on the History Channel dealt with counterfeiting. Called “Making a Buck,” it was kind of interesting…except the interminable commercials. (Best thing is to tape it and fast forward through commercials.) At any rate, counterfeiting is as old as history, and while the show didn’t mention it, before paper counterfeiting, ancient kings […]
Picture a couple of sweet little kids out to make a few bucks in summer while school is out. They decide to sell lemonade in front of their house. Mom is a big help. She furnishes the lemons, sugar, cups, a bit of change, and Dad makes the stand and does the sign. A classic […]