One of socialism’s fundamental tenets is its desire for the government to universally care for people, whether it be through single-payor health care or ensuring jobs and even equal wealth for all. These are lofty and admirable goals and desires. But what are the potential costs? Many conservatives point to the actual fiscal costs of … [Read more...]
Sunday Poem: Mathnawi, III by Rumi
March 28, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Explore the Sunday Poem archives here. Mathnawi, III Jalal al-Din Muhammad Rumi You've seen a herd of goats Going down to the water. The lame and dreamy goat brings up the rear. There are worried faces about that one, but ah, now they're laughing, because look, as they return, that goat is the leader! There are many different kinds of … [Read more...]
Sunday Poem: Knock Knock by Daniel Beaty
March 21, 2010 by 2 Comments
Explore the Sunday Poem archives here. Knock Knock Daniel Beaty *If you're reading this in an RSS reader, you may need to click the title of the post to view the video. Learn more about Daniel Beaty here. Contribute your thoughts on the poem to the community by commenting below. … [Read more...]
How to Become a Producer, Part 4: Three Steps
March 20, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Click Here to Download a Printable Version of This Article This is part 4 of a 4-part article. Read Part 1 Here Read Part 2 Here Read Part 3 Here But all of this commentary falls short of the real point. Only the individual can truly become an entrepreneur. If there is to be a much-needed revolution that brings many more entrepreneurs … [Read more...]
How to Become a Producer, Part 3: The Answer
March 19, 2010 by Leave a Comment
This is part 3 of a 4-part article. Read Part 1 Here Read Part 2 Here Read Part 4 Here How do we create more producers? The answer, as frustrating as it is to the experts, is this: We don’t. That is, institutionalized and standardized programs do not of themselves yield producers, except by happenstance (as noted above). The very … [Read more...]
How to Become a Producer, Part 2: Three Types of Independents
March 18, 2010 by Leave a Comment
This is part 2 of a 4-part article. Read Part 1 Here Read Part 3 Here Read Part 4 Here There are three groups with long-term independence whose members are permanently free from dependence on a paycheck. The first two are made up of people supported by trust funds or equivalent, covered financially for life by wealth earned or passed … [Read more...]
How to Become a Producer, Part 1: Dependents vs. Independents
March 17, 2010 by Leave a Comment
This is part 1 of a 4-part article. Read Part 2 Here Read Part 3 Here Read Part 4 Here Producers are the most important citizens, as Thomas Jefferson put it. Actually, the word he used was farmers—specifically, “tillers of the soil.” By producing food, farmers obviously had an important role in successful society. But Jefferson meant … [Read more...]
Death By Consumption
March 16, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Consumption is a deadly disease. We eat up and hoard those things that are supposed to bring us happiness and satisfaction, but never do. Economies of demand promote consumption. In the aftermath of 9/11 we were instructed by our President and the mayor of New York to be American and “go shopping.” Economies based in consumption and demand … [Read more...]
Sunday Poem: It Couldn’t Be Done by Edgar Guest
March 14, 2010 by 2 Comments
Explore the Sunday Poem archives here. It Couldn't Be Done Edgar Guest Somebody said that it couldn’t be done, But, he with a chuckle replied That "maybe it couldn’t," but he would be one Who wouldn’t say so till he’d tried. So he buckled right in with the trace of a grin On his face. If he worried he hid it. He started to sing as he … [Read more...]
Overcoming Hamilton’s Curse, Part 5: Specific Entrepreneurial Challenges
March 13, 2010 by 1 Comment
Click Here to Download a Printable Version of this Article This is part 5 of a 5-part article. Read Part 1 Here Read Part 2 Here Read Part 3 Here Read Part 4 Here Let’s get specific. Either a generation of entrepreneurs will arise or the "Patio Man" lifestyle will end. Very soon, the following must occur: Entrepreneurs must figure … [Read more...]
