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About the Great Society, one of history’s boldest social engineering projects – one of America’s largest investments

This is chapter 1 in a series looking in the mirror to see our future.  What do our past investments as a society reveal about our judgement?  About our future prosperity, even survival? Introduction:  How has American invested in its future? Where have we put our money? 1.  The Great Society, one of history’s boldest social engineering projects 2.  The war on drugs …

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R.I.P., G.O.P. – a well-deserved end

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 …

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What happens to the Republican Party after the election?

A vital opposition party being essential in a two-party system, the fate of the Republican Party will deserve almost as much attention as the activities of the newly dominant Democratic Party.  Here are some guesses about the future. Collapse of the Republican Party Defectors from the Party, foreshadowing doom Door #1:  Purge the Party’s membership, keeping only …

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