Category Archives: Political Discussions

Islam vs. Islamism?

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Jim

Whether we agree with it or not, related to Islamic terrorism, the American strategy is to win the hearts and minds of the ummah. One policy in that regard is to attempt to use language to alienate Muslims in general … 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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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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Letter to The Washington Post’s E.J. Dionne

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Jim

Mr. Dionne, In your Columbus Day 2012 talk at UVa’s Miller Center, you said that you would like to engage that Jim Woods guy in an argument related to your new book.  I am that Jim Woods, and I accept … Continue reading →

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Criticizing Political Religion is an Act of Virtue

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Jim

President Obama has personally attacked the First Amendment by leading an Administration that has abused its power in its attempting to intimidate Americans engaged in constitutionally protected free speech.  While the theocrats and theocrat wannabes agitate for burning the American … Continue reading →

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