Summary: Before we can find solutions, or even slow the fall of the Republic, we need accurate diagnosis of what ails us. Facile answers point to evildoers, or flaws in the Constitution. Fix them and our awesomeness will be rewarded. But America’s weakness lies elsewhere, and can be seen by each of us when looking …
Summary: After eleven years our wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have produced no gains for America, despite the expenditure of money plus our troop’s work and sacrifice. Generals rotated in and out of senior command to punch their tickets, but unrelated to their actual performance. What would Lincoln have done? This is #9 in a …
How many generals would Lincoln have fired to win in Iraq & Afghanistan? Read More »
Summary: Memorial Day should not be a time for self-congratulation or celebration. What is it about? Not all the deeds done by our troops have been glorious, nor have all their missions been just or even good. But that is our responsibility, as the citizens of the United States. Our men and women in …
Summary: The campaign of Ron Paul reminds us of two of the three great lies that comprise such a large fraction of American history: slavery, stealing land from the Indians, and the role of government in US economic development. These not only exacerbate divisions in our society but provide a weak foundation for us — preventing us from clearly …
American faux history: could we have avoided the Civil War? Read More »
Summary:  This post describes one long-standing weakness which has helped bring the party crashing down (this is a forecast, assuming that the next few elections further diminish its role on the national, state, and local levels). Note: The title is an exaggeration, a long tradition on the FM site. The GOP’s time as the dominant party are …
