Tag Archives: John Allison

Top 10 Books for Selfish Citizens, 3rd Quarter 2013

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Jim

The following are the top 10 books for July – September 2013 as identified by the readers of Selfish Citizenship. The Financial Crisis and the Free Market Cure: Why Pure Capitalism is the World Economy’s Only Hope by John A. … Continue reading →

Posted in Political Discussions | Tagged Andrew Jackson, Benjamin Franklin, Cox and Forkum, DIM Hypothesis, Douglas MacArthur, education, Edward Cline, financial crisis, General MacArthur, Harry Truman, history, John A. Allison, John Allison, Leonard Peikoff, President Truman, Sydney Kendall, top books, William MacArthur | Leave a comment

Top 10 Books for Selfish Citizens, 2nd Quarter 2013

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Jim

The following are the top 10 books for April – June 2013 as identified by the readers of Selfish Citizenship. A Turn for DeWurst by Sydney Kendall | Related post: A Turn for DeWurst, an alternative to the state of … Continue reading →

Posted in Political Discussions | Tagged books, DIM Hypothesis, Douglas MacArthur, economic regulation, education, education reform, financial crisis, Harry Truman, John Allison, Leonard Peikoff, Sydney Kendall, terrorism | 2 Comments

Is the Great Recession really over?

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Jim

I did not realize that we are many years into President Obama’s economic boom times. Reportedly, the Great Recession ended only a couple months after our President took office, but that must be former President Bush’s fault. Yet, to me, … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, Questions | Tagged Barack Obama, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Commerce Department, debt, deficits, GDP, George W. Bush, Great Recession, John Allison, National Bureau of Economic Research, recession | Leave a comment

Top 10 Books for Selfish Citizens, 1st Quarter 2013

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Jim

The following are the top 10 books for January – March 2013 as identified by the readers of Selfish Citizenship. The Financial Crisis and the Free Market Cure: Why Pure Capitalism is the World Economy’s Only Hope by John A. … Continue reading →

Posted in History, President | Tagged Andrew Jackson, Aristotle, Benjamin Franklin, Cox and Forkum, Douglas MacArthur, financial crisis, Harry Truman, John Allison, neoconservative, Thomas Jefferson, William Manchester | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Political Discussions | Tagged BB&T, Ben Bernanke, Capitalist, Capitalist of the Year, economic regulation, John Allison, Peter Schiff | 1 Comment