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Barack Obama's Political Views

The Audacity of Hope. A once in a generation political talent. The first viable African-American candidate for president in the history of the United States. A limousine liberal. An elitist, Harvard...

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Causes of economic recession

Even though the exact causes of an economic recession are still a mystery there are numerous theories that have been put forth as to what causes an economic recession.

7 comments    politics economy recession
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What are the similarities and differences between the events leading to the great depression and the recession we are...

Sir Dent asked, " What are the similarities and differences between the events leading up to the Great Depression and the recession we are currently experiencing?" That's a great question. I have opinions...

52 comments    finance politics depression
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Freemasons and the symbols on the dollar bill

Do you have any idea what all of that stuff on the back of a dollar bill means? This article will explore the Freemason influence on our history in regards to the currency still used today.

10 comments    money politics religion
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A Southern Primer:Truths, Untruths and Stereotypes

The stereotypes of the South are often perpetrated by Hollywood, the mainstream media and academia. Movies often show Southerners as being uneducated, uncouth and backwards. Even Hollywood’s renditions of...

21 comments    texas redneck stereotypes
                  The Laffer Curve               (Graphic Courtesy of WikiPedia)95

The Pros and Cons of the Bush Tax Cuts. Do they really favor the wealthy or is that a myth? What will help the...

Those who favor the continuation of the Bush tax cuts argue that these cuts are needed to encourage investment which, in turn, will result in a stronger economy and more job creation. As I pointed out in my...

4 comments    politics income freedom
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The History of Debt in America

Newgate prison cell with street level window grates. At the end of Daniel DeFoe's 1722 novel The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders, the heroine flees her miserable existence in Great...

34 comments    finance politics history
George Stevens Academy performed "Waiting for Lefty" in 200793

"Waiting for Lefty": A timeless script of class and labor issues

George Stevens Academy performed "Waiting for Lefty" in 2007 While "Waiting for Lefty" clearly speaks to a certain time and place, portraying such societal and governmental issues as class strife and...

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George Washington Facts

There are many facts about George Washington, the man and the president. Learn about the man who would become the first president of the United States of America with this mini George Washington biography....

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The Federal Reserve In Washington, D. C.94

Insight into the falling value of the US dollar. Why is the dollar falling in value compared to the European Union?

Prior to 1972, the United States dollar was backed by gold. This, simply put, meant that for every dollar printed, you could theoretically turn the currency in and get a dollar's worth of gold. France...

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