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I could not believe what I was hearing:

In America, home of the FREE ENTERPRISE system that has made us such a great nation from the very beginning, there are now serious discussions about nationalizing oil refineries… not just wacko camera-seeking communists but an elected member of our Congress!
Right….
Like I trust our government to do a […]

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Not so many years from now, some say, the oil will stop flowing. When that happens, here are my predictions:
— Saudi Arabia - despite having a commanding role in the world economy for many years, the Saudis failed to leverage their huge financial advantage into an economy that would survive AFTER oil. While […]

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It has been said that everything goes in cycles… the galaxy, history, seasons, the economy.  There’s a lot of truth to that.  There is a natural ebb and flow to many aspects of our world.
When it comes to the economy, though, it seems many people have come to expect the flow and have forgotten about […]

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… to the fallen.

The true meaning and history of Memorial Day is often forgotten in a three day weekend, but it marks an obligation WE owe to those who have given all to their country.  Despite the many complaints we may have about our country, our government, our economy, our lives in this nation… it […]

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The level of freedom we enjoy in the U.S.A. was embedded in our collective attitude from our country’s beginning. So long as they didn’t break the law or infringe on the rights of others, individuals were free to do most anything they wanted. Maverick behavior — what some today call “thinking outside the […]

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Everyone has heard stories of valiant members of our military forces who placed the best interests of their country and fellow soldiers above their own, making the ultimate sacrifice in the performance of their duties. We should all say a prayer for these people, past and present, as well as the many more who […]

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It’s talked about from time to time… here’s another example:
“The sputtering economy has caused an increase in prices of many staples including gasoline, rice, ice cream, even beer. Now some lawmakers in New Jersey are considering taking food taxes a step further and install a proverbial “sin” tax on fast food.”
Source: WCBSTV.com
George Orwell […]

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A smaller government (not to be confused with NO government) means greater freedom for those people under it.  The larger a government entity becomes, the more controlling it becomes… and this is true whether it is a municipal government, state agency, or federal department.  While some control may be good… it prevents chaos… I believe […]

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Since early in its history, the United States of America has been known as the nation of freedom and hope and opportunity… not just for its native countrymen… but also for people who could emigrate, become full-fledged citizens of our great country, and pursue their dreams. The U.S. was one of the very few […]

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While living under a government that protects your freedom, it is that very government’s power that is more likely to take away portions of your freedom on a regular basis.
How does that happen? Our representatives pass laws, many of which are good… and good for all. Whether it’s the requirement to stop […]

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