Republic Rules - The U.S.A. is a great representative republic.

Despite denials from about half of our own citizens, it’s readily apparent that changes are happening in the U.S… and not for the better. It’s a sad day, though, when it’s recognized by the Russians:
From Pravda-

It must be said, that like the breaking of a great dam, the American decent into Marxism is happening […]

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Once again, nationalized health care has become a hot topic and, given the current shift of power in Washington, it has a strong chance of gaining traction. WHY is this such a controversial issue and should the government become the primary provider of health care services?
I’ll cut to the chase: it is just […]

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It’s almost April 15th… have you filed your tax return?
Of all the government intrusions, I rate this the highest. Not paying taxes (so long as they are reasonable)… FIGURING OUT how much tax is due! The ACT of preparing a tax return (or PAYING someone to do it). The tax code is […]

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It is a sad day.
If a recent poll is to be believed, only 53% of American adults believe capitalism is better than socialism.
Of all the economic systems EVER tried in the history of the world, capitalism has been responsible for more ADVANCEMENTS in human rights, freedom, and prosperity of individuals than any other. […]

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Many years ago there was a song condemning the pusher man. He’d get you addicted to his drug, which caused much grief in your life. Good song, bad scenario.
The pusher man would get you started on the “good stuff”, enticing you in with all the benefits of his drug… and at no cost! […]

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Despite what the politicians are saying, it is painfully obvious that those in charge of our government really don’t want to solve our problems… but they DO want to LOOK LIKE they’re solving problems.
Appearances are far more important than actual results.
Our “leaders” have learned over the years that, as long as they SAY things loudly […]

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With the government meddling more than ever before in our economic system… taking equity positions in banks, propping up auto manufacturers, etc… it’s no wonder the stock market is gyrating wildly. Stock prices are determined when investors put their money where their mouths are, essentially “voting” on what they believe the value of a […]

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It is painfully obvious that most of the so-called “solutions” being implemented to remedy our current economic woes have virtually no chance of working.
Things have now reached the point where BAD BEHAVIOR is being REWARDED. Not just tolerated, rewarded. At the expense of those who have demonstrated GOOD behavior.
The “mortgage bailout” […]

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Congress is trying to work out a “stimulus” plan to help revive our troubled current economy. As usual with politicians, they cannot stay focused on the REAL goal and are compelled to treat this as just another opportunity to push their agendas, support pet projects, payback political debts, and generally just spend money. […]

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This is the most confusing time in our country that I can remember. While I have not always understood every nuance of government action, political moves, or economic gyrations, I’ve generally been able to recognize why most things happened. Not so, today.
It reminds me a lot of the investment confusion during […]

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