And so it begins... The most recent national election declared the passion of the American people for the Nanny State. Of the almost 127 million voters, a majority preferred a governing system that favors high taxes, a saturated welfare system, forced health care, and an abundance of government dependent workers. Apparently we have learned … [Read more...]
The Fifty Steps of Crisis Eras by Oliver DeMille
January 10, 2013 by 2 Comments
Note to the Reader: I offered this list three years ago in early 2010, and since then the steps of crisis have advanced. I felt it was time to review and see where we are right now. Today I added a few words of commentary that update things since 2010—these are at the very end of this list. If you want, feel free to skip to the end and read the … [Read more...]
AFTER THE ELECTION: The Year of Danger
November 9, 2012 by 3 Comments
By Oliver DeMille The year ahead is a time of danger. The election of 2012 is over, and you are either happy or upset with the outcome—or, like many independents, you are predictably frustrated with the whole system. Whatever the case, the next few months is a time of real danger in our nation. During elections, energy and citizen … [Read more...]
Common Wisdom versus Greatness in the American Election
July 18, 2012 by 1 Comment
By Oliver DeMille The common wisdom says that incumbent presidents run on their record, and that the state of the economy determines presidential elections. According to the numbers, right now the common wisdom is wrong. The economy is still sputtering, but 51% of voters in battleground states like President Obama’s handling of the economy … [Read more...]
Next…?
May 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
THE NEXT BIG TREND: Pooled Sovereignty by Oliver DeMille I recently spent two days in a Barnes and Noble reading the bestsellers on current trends and issues. I do this as often as I can—at least three times a year. Sometimes I emphasize business bestsellers, and other times I focus on political books. When I was too ill to do these visits … [Read more...]
Capitalism vs. Capitalism
March 21, 2012 by 3 Comments
An Essential Debate for the Future of Freedom By Oliver DeMille There are two major types of economies: market and command. Within these two branches there are a number of subtypes, including various command-style economies such as socialism, communism, fascism, collectivism, authoritarianism and totalitarianism. The market-economy … [Read more...]
The Grand Strategy for 2012
February 20, 2012 by 2 Comments
By Oliver DeMille 1. Two Speeches Several years ago I spoke at a seminar on international affairs and I predicted that in the next few years the United States would adopt a new Grand Strategy. I outlined America’s historical Grand Strategies, from Constitutionalism (1789-1820) and Manifest Destiny (1820-1900) to Nationalism (1900-1945) and … [Read more...]
Mini-Factories: The Greatest Freedom Trend of Our Time
January 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Oliver DeMille The following is an excerpt from Oliver's recent book, The Coming Aristocracy: Education & the Future of Freedom. If freedom is to reverse the onslaught of American and global aristocracy, it will likely do so through the greatest freedom trend of our time. This trend is revolutionizing institutions, organizations, … [Read more...]
Choose your Money View; Don’t let it Choose You
January 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Chris Brady "World View" is a term recently popularized by philosophers and media pundits who debate spiritual and political matters. It refers to the lens through which people see (and therefore interpret) the world around them. All information and observations must pass through this lens and be colored by one's World … [Read more...]
What to Look for in 2012
January 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Oliver DeMille Here are some things to consider in 2012, several possible trends which could make significant changes in our world by the end of the year ahead: 1-Barring major events, the news of 2012 will most likely be all about the election, especially the presidential election. But the real potential for election change will be in the … [Read more...]
