Author Archives: Jim

Obama Recording Oval Office Conversations, Presidential Taping Continues

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Jim

Like Nixon, LBJ, and Kennedy before him, President Obama has been recording Oval Office conversations.  In my judgment, this is a good practice and a credit to the President. Mark Bowden (author of Black Hawk Down  and The Finish: The … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Selfish Reads for 2012

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Jim

The following are the top 10 books for 2012 as identified by the readers of Selfish Citizenship. Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era (Oxford History of the United States) by James M. McPherson Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand … Continue reading →

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Legislative Resolutions, Top 7 Legislative Priorities for 2013

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Jim

Given President Obama’s abdication in presenting select priorities to the Congress, Selfish Citizenship will take the initiative to spell out the top seven legislative priorities for 2013. You should not be surprised to see increased federal gun control legislation absent … Continue reading →

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John Allison, Capitalist of the Year 2012

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Jim

Selfish Citizenship recognizes John Allison as the Capitalist of the Year.  As an individual, he has made a significant contribution to advancing capitalism in politics. John Allison had been the successful head of BB&T, who has stood against the financing … Continue reading →

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Question #5: Are compulsory juries moral?

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Jim

I have encountered the following questions many times; writing about it is an old old old to do task on my correct-the-naughty list.  As it has come up again recently, from yet another otherwise reasonable person, let me bang this … Continue reading →

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