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Fixing “Failed Capitalism” with Principled Rule of Law

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness, Version 4.0 Posted on December 6, 2011 by Gordon AndersonDecember 6, 2011

Today I was referred to an article in The Times (London) by Matt Ridley titled “Yes, capitalism failed. It’s just too cosy.” What Ridley was criticizing is the “crony capitalism” that reflects our current economic systems in the US and … Continue reading →

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Government and Unions: Where’s the Referee?

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness, Version 4.0 Posted on October 21, 2011 by Gordon AndersonOctober 21, 2011

The culture war in the United States can be compared to one big labor dispute between employers and workers. When the 20th Century began, the United States was in the middle of a great growth of industry, and there were … Continue reading →

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Solyndra and Foreclosure Rentals: When the Referee Becomes a Player

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness, Version 4.0 Posted on September 26, 2011 by Gordon AndersonSeptember 26, 2011

When a referee of a football game starts choosing sides he gets fired, and Washington’s attempt to become a player rather than a referee in the U.S. economy should cause the same outrage as we would see against a football … Continue reading →

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Collective Farms as a Solution to the Welfare State’s Demise?

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness, Version 4.0 Posted on September 14, 2011 by Gordon AndersonSeptember 14, 2011

A Radical Overhaul of Welfare This article proposes the radical overhaul of government welfare in the United States to solve many social ills the present system creates. Instead of cash payouts and food stamps that cause social dependency, despondency, and … Continue reading →

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The Word “Extremist” and the Politics of Fear

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness, Version 4.0 Posted on August 29, 2011 by Gordon AndersonAugust 29, 2011

We hear the words “extreme” and “extremist” used constantly in political discourse in the media. This word is used like swear words when people want to vent an emotional release but are unable to provide rational descriptions of what they … Continue reading →

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Distributism and Economic Justice

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness, Version 4.0 Posted on August 24, 2011 by Gordon AndersonAugust 24, 2011

Distributism is a term commonly associated with Catholic economic theory. It seeks economic justice by promoting the widest distribution of property to the largest number of people possible. Distributism also relates to the principle of subsidiarity, which means the greatest … Continue reading →

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Internet Conventions Bypass Party Politics

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness, Version 4.0 Posted on August 23, 2011 by Gordon AndersonAugust 23, 2011

The End of Politics as Usual US political parties have controlled Washington politics for a long time. But with the passage of the Wall Street bailout and Obamacare they are seen to increasingly bankrupt the country at the expense of … Continue reading →

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Rethinking Welfare: A Road to Hell or Prosperity?

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness, Version 4.0 Posted on August 16, 2011 by Gordon AndersonAugust 16, 2011

Welfare is an important topic that has become divisive in Western politics. In the name of compassion, liberals are supporting the need for social welfare. However, many of the welfare programs they have created have encouraged social dependency and family … Continue reading →

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20 Unheeded Warnings in Washington’s Farewell Address

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness, Version 4.0 Posted on August 8, 2011 by Gordon AndersonAugust 8, 2011

When George Washington retired from office after two terms he set an example to the world for the voluntary limitation of power, something few Kings or rulers have had the character to do. However, his Farewell Address was equally important as it warned of dangers that could undermine the American experiment. These warnings were given from wisdom, experience, and a sincere concern for the future of the nation.

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Fixing Budget Deficits: Reactionary, Revolutionary, or Integral?

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness, Version 4.0 Posted on July 23, 2011 by Gordon AndersonJuly 23, 2011

The large budget deficits by governments at all levels and increasing income gaps between the rich and the rest are the result of poor fiscal management and regulation by governments. We hear increased emotional rhetoric as 1) people paying taxes … Continue reading →

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