Seven Books That Will Shift Your Mindset
I offer this book list as a virtual Christmas present to one and all. If you are an informed and critical reader, then here are seven books that will open your…
One Voice Of Value For These Troubling Times
The quote I have included in the following paragraph is from the writings of Friedrich A. Hayek who is an economist in the Austrian School of Economics. Mr. Hayek won…
America Did Not Autocorrect Frequently Enough
America did not autocorrect frequently enough in its history, if at all, in my opinion. We should have been autocorrecting, as a nation, every two or three years or so.…
What Should The Limits Of Government Be?
One of the greatest skills in life to have as a human being is the art of asking intelligent and challenging questions. One of the most critical questions to ask…
America Is 50 Switzerlands In Concept Or Should Be
Conceptually, America is 50 Switzerlands or should be, based upon the thinking exemplified in the Founding documents and the other rich historical documentation left to us by the Founders. That…
The Rule of Law Versus The Rule of Men
The rule of law versus the rule of men. I remember the first time I saw these two phrases written together. They were part of a question on a final…
Social Power Versus State Power
The history of America beginning in 1787-1789 has seen the ever-increasing displacement of social power by state power. Visualize, if you will, a rectangle (in landscape mode) with a line…
Is America Going To Be Okay?
Is America going to be okay? The short answer to that question is maybe. The longer answer requires an analysis of our culture, our traditions, and our values, and the…
Why Do We Have Such A Divergent Discourse In America?
Why do we have such a divergent discourse in America? This question often keeps me awake at night and causes me great concern. I ponder this question in the early…
Why Is America Exceptional?
Why is America exceptional? I often think when I hear that America is exceptional that almost everyone misinterprets the meaning of that word. So, let’s start with a definition of…