A flowerpot of ashes from the fire of liberty…tokens of hope and truth preserved for future generations who dare to believe that there was once something else.

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A few random posts…

  • Fundamentals (Constitution)
    Being clear about the idea of America, and where it resides: the Constitution. A discussion of what is essential and what should be modified in version 2.
  • Resources for nonracism
    Resources for further reading about nonracism. I make no claim that any of these writers agree with me on anything, just that I have found their writing useful.
  • Inequality, part 2
    Wealthy entrepreneurs are a greater benefit to society intrinsically than through philanthropy. Furthermore, this benefit is given with "no strings attached."
  • 10 vs 14
    10th and 14th Amendments, in tension with each other, define intergovernmental relationships in the US. In ver. 2, this must be both clear and correct.
  • Economics – Debt and Deficit
    General economic advice, largely opposition and alternatives to deficit spending and high levels of debt (compared to GDP)