“A Date Which Will Live in Infamy:” President Nixon’s Decision to Abandon the Gold Standard

Franklin Delano Roosevelt called the Japanese “surprise” attack on the U.S. occupied territory of Hawaii and its naval base Pearl Harbor, “A Date Which Will Live in Infamy.”  Similar words should be used for President Nixon’s draconian decision 45 years ago this month that removed America from the last vestiges of the gold standard. On … Continue reading “A Date Which Will Live in Infamy:” President Nixon’s Decision to Abandon the Gold Standard →

Don’t Expect a Return to a Gold Standard Any Time Soon

Despite trillions of paper currency units poured into the world economies since the start of the financial crisis, there has been no recovery, in fact, all legitimate indicators have shown worsening conditions except, of course, for the pocketbooks of the politically -connected financial elites.  Yet, despite the utter failure of the current money and banking … Continue reading Don’t Expect a Return to a Gold Standard Any Time Soon →

Jailing Banksters Will Not Resolve the Economic Crisis

Last week, an Irish court sentenced three prominent banksters for their roles in the 2008 financial crisis.  Judge Martin Nolan, who pronounced judgment, said that the bansksters had committed "a very serious crime."  He continued, "The public is entitled to rely on the probity of blue chip firms. If we can't rely on the probity … Continue reading Jailing Banksters Will Not Resolve the Economic Crisis →

The Gold Standard: Friend of the Middle Class

It has been theoretically demonstrated and seen in general practice that a monetary system of 100% metallic money devoid of central banking checks monetary inflation, prevents a general rise in the price level, and eliminates the dreaded business cycle while making all sorts of monetary mischief nearly impossible.  A gold standard is not only economically … Continue reading The Gold Standard: Friend of the Middle Class →

Presidential Dictatorship

Executive orders, undeclared wars, drone hits, assassination of citizens and non-citizens alike, the overthrow of foreign regimes, domestic spying, the abetting of known criminal activities through pardons, economic planning, opening borders, monetary manipulations are just some of the nefarious activities that routinely emanate from the most dangerous political office that the world has ever painfully … Continue reading Presidential Dictatorship →

Long Live the Flags of Dixie!

On May 19, the House of Reprehensibles passed a proposal that would essentially ban the display of Confederate flags from national cemeteries.  The amendment was added to a Veteran Affairs spending bill. Not surprisingly, House Speaker Paul Ryan allowed the measure to be voted upon in hopes of not disrupting the appropriations process.  Yes, by … Continue reading Long Live the Flags of Dixie! →

Rock ‘N’ Roll Has Got to GO!

Has Got to GO! Those who believe that the Western world can solely be turned around by the enactment of sound economic policies are sadly mistaken.  Until the Left is not only defeated, but annihilate in the culture war, the decline of the West both economically and socially will continue as recently witnessed by the … Continue reading Rock ‘N’ Roll Has Got to GO! →

Feudalism: Was it so Bad?

One of the biggest misconceptions held among the independent and alternative media is that of feudalism and the political, economic and social arrangements which characterized that unfairly maligned epoch. Derogatory language is often used to describe feudal times with commentators often suggesting that today’s political and financial elites seek to return mankind to such a … Continue reading Feudalism: Was it so Bad? →

A Morally Sound Tax Reform Proposal

The Oppressed U.S. Taxpayer This year, Americans' day of tribute to their federal overlords falls on April 18.  As calculated by the Tax Foundation, the average American will work from January 1 to April 24 (Tax Freedom Day) to pay his share of taxes to all levels of government with some $3.3 trillion to be … Continue reading A Morally Sound Tax Reform Proposal →

“Pope” Francis and the Disintegration of Europe

A Massive Wall Surrounds Francis-Bergoglio's Vatican City-State Despite being rebuked and humiliated by the Republican presidential front runner over his inflammatory statements about U.S. illegal immigration policies, Newpope Francis of the Vatican II sect has continued to opine about the migration crisis. In an address to a Newcatholic French group, Bergoglio admitted the obvious: “We … Continue reading “Pope” Francis and the Disintegration of Europe →