Years ago, Henry Kissinger is quoted as saying, “As a historian, you have to be conscious of the fact that every civilization that has ever existed has ultimately collapsed.” It is a disturbing fact that flies in the face of America’s optimism. Kissinger reassured us “as a historian, one has…
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Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipients: 2024
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor in the United States, awarded by the President to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the nation’s security, culture, or other significant areas. Established in 1963 by President John F. Kennedy, it succeeded a similar medal created during World…
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Net Neutrality: The Pipes vs The Swipes
I’ll bet if you ask anyone on Facebook or Instagram what is Net Neutrality they would not have a clue. I am not sure I understand it fully but given the recent court opinion that invalidated the law that created it. It might be worth a look. The best way…
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BABY BOOMERS: TAIL END OF THE SNAKE
1946 to 1964 the Baby Boom generation came into being. An incredible burst of procreation after the apostasy of the Second World War.
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Money Talks Democracy Walks
It was one of the founding principles of the Constitution that too much power in the hands of a single institution or person is a bad thing. Our Founders came of age in the era of powerful kings who by divine right could exert their authority absent the consent of…
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Health Care in the USA or The Martyrdom of Brian Thompson
Brian Thompson was in all likelihood a fine man, good to his family and an ethical presence in the midst of his corporate culture. His brutal murder has been met with an outpouring of public comments that in summary sounds like “It serves him right.” It appears that this event…
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It Is Still The Stupid Economy
Truth be told Presidents don’t have that much control over the economy. They get the blame when it is bad. They rarely get the credit when it is good. We are about to pass the baton to a new administration that promises a very different approach. So lets look at…
A Word From Our Founders
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A Word From Our Founders: Alexander Hamilton
Been a while since we added a Word From Our Founders but I was moved by an Alexander Hamilton Quote and thought it might be worth a few words. When The American Experiment in Democracy began, the Founders adopted a very conservative approach. They believed in an Aristocracy of Talent…
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JIMMY CARTER HAS DIED
Jimmy Carter has died. For those who did not live through the 1970’s he may seem like a distant and unremarkable figure. During his administration we suffered much. Runaway inflation, gas shortages, and the humiliation of the Iranian hostage situation. America chose to replace him with a celebrity politician who…
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The Day the U.S. Invaded Canada and Lost: The War of 1812
When you think of U.S. military history, victories like the Revolutionary War, World War II, and even underdog triumphs like the Battle of the Alamo come to mind. But what about the time America tried to invade Canada? Spoiler: It didn’t go well. In fact, it went so poorly that…