Author Archives: Jim

Social Security: Drafting Other People’s Children for Support

What is Social Security really?  Different people, without dishonest intent, will give multiple and contradictory answers. Is Social Security a Ponzi scheme, an investment, insurance, or the arbitrary grant from government that can be changed at the Congress’ whim?  Which … Continue reading

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How to Learn American History

Historian H.W. Brands wished to write an extensive multi-volume history of the United States.  However, publishers bulked that it would not sell, so Brands came up with a plan to do what he wanted while satisfying the publisher’s preference for … Continue reading

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The Occupation Issue and the Middle East

Let us get serious for a moment and discuss the Occupation that is destabilizing the Middle East. Since 1925, the House of Saud has been occupying the Hijaz, which is the region that includes the Islamic holy sites in Mecca … Continue reading

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George Washington’s First State of the Union Address

As an antidote to President Obama’s State of the Union Address, consider the first one given by President George Washington… Fellow Citizens of the Senate and House of Representatives: I embrace with great satisfaction the opportunity which now presents itself … Continue reading

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My State of the Union Address

With President Obama about to deliver another State of the Union address, I offer a three year old correction to the legislative priorities of our President and Congress.  Unlike President Obama’s long long long boring and uninspired utterances, this superior … Continue reading

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