FDR’s Destructive Presidency.

Never underestimate the power of myth.  The presidency of Franklin Delano Roosevelt has made him into a God-like figure.  To this day, FDR has been deified because he supposedly saved the country from economic ruin during the Great Depression.  Nothing could be further from the truth.  Burton Folsom, Jr., New Deal Or Raw Deal? How […]

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Stepping out of Russian fiction, I can’t help but think that Dostoevsky set a tone that would foreshadow 20th century Russia.  I do not mean that the author would ever believe that a crude, false doctrine such as Marxism/Communism would take root in Russia.  But Russian culture, as shown in Dostoevsky’s novel laid the ground work for the most the destructive, most […]

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Our recurring economic troubles in this new year will probably get worse.  I’m not a pessimist, but the Obama Administration’s policies come from a school of thought that believes government can solve economic problems.  All administrations from Theodore Roosevelt to George W. Bush, all interfered with the economy in some way.  However none of these […]

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Happy New Year! In light of the protests in Iran and the aborted terrorist attack in Detroit, I wanted to direct your attention to a couple of books that will shed light on the coming revolution in Iran and the problem of Islam itself.  The first book, Not Without My Daughter is a shocking story of an American […]

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I’ve been a little lax in posting lately, although I have not stopped reading.  I am making a major move; due to the economy I have to move back in with my family.  Granted I prefer to be on my own, I cherish my  independence.  But, I have no other choice; and I appreciate my […]

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I can’t believe it has been twenty years since that horrific wall came down.  I was only eleven year old at the time, so my understanding of the events were very limited.  As I got older I was interested in comparing life in the United States to that of the Communist world.  I was appalled […]

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I just completed a thought provoking book on genetics and psychopathic behavior.  Entitled, Evil Genes: Why Rome Fell, Hitler Rose, Enron Failed and My Sister Stole My Mother’s Boyfriend.  Written by Dr. Barbara Oakley; the title is true.  The author’s sister did in fact steal her mother’s boyfriend.  This is what precipitated the book.  Dr.  […]

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Last Monday was the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 space mission to the moon.  The History Channel showcased the original CBS footage of Walter Cronkite reportage.  It was unbelievable.  This spectacular feat was accomplished not by praying or wishing, but by logic and reason.  Only human beings could make this possible.  I wish I was […]

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This day is usually about picnics with family and friends.  But for me I have decided not to go to any picnics.  In fact, I do not believe this year’s 4th of July is a happy occasion.  I’m increasingly disturb by what our government is doing to our country.  I think the death of Michael […]

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I wanted to draw your attention to a situation occurring in Iran and North Korea.  Roxana Sabari is an American journalist held captive in Iran on bogus charges.  Two other journalists, Laura Ling (sister of former “The View” host Lisa Ling), and Euna Lee have been held hostage in North Korea.  Considering that both nations are totalitarian; Iran being a […]

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