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Economic Illiteracy
Illiteracy. Generally we think of this word in terms of simple reading and writing. Some have changed the phraseology to ‘functional illiteracy.’ I suppose this means that a person knows the alphabet, can discern some words, and can perhaps sign their name. People are ‘functionally illiterate’ when their comprehension of reading impairs their ability to function in a complex society. If we apply this axiom to our economy, we might easily conclude that most of us are economically functionally illiterate.
27Jan2009 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
The Utility of Socialism
Slow down big shooter. This writer is not a fan of socialism. Capitalism, moderated by honest Christianity, and regulated by mature government, works best. In 2008 the United States, the best example of marriage of capitalism, faith, and government, is taking great leaps toward socialism. Why – because the government recognizes some business functions as […]
16Nov2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on The Utility of Socialism | Continued
Taxes Are Inherently Socialistic
Taxes. No one likes them, no one agrees on equal distribution, no one wants them raised – but we all agree that they are necessary and useful. How insane is that? Taxes are inherently socialistic – they inherently redistribute the wealth. From the U. S. Department of the Treasury: “The federal, state, and local tax […]
24Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Taxes Are Inherently Socialistic | Continued
DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN!
We don’t want to see this headline again. It was 1948. Harry Truman was running to capture the White House on his own merit. He had been Vice President to Franklin Roosevelt when Roosevelt passed away in 1945. Truman was not popular and was challenged by Thomas Dewey – the darling of the Republican Party. […]
16Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
The GOP Legacy – Wars, Death, Hatred, Socialism
This is a banner year in American Politics. This is the year when the people rise up and crucify the self serving, greedy, power and control, mean spirited Republicans. That was a mouthful, don’t you think. It is written in the spirit of McCainian Anger. The American people should be angry. WARNING to readers – […]
14Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 6 comments | Continued
America has lost Economic Authority
The past century saw American dominance in the world foreign policy and Economic Markets. Pearl Harbor awakened a ‘sleeping giant.’ The rise of Communism in the Far East and the spread of Socialism in Europe and other geographic areas saw an advancing economic influence of free market capitalism. In the span of eight short years […]
25Sep2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on America has lost Economic Authority | Continued
Grief – an Emotional Response to the Economy
Son, I am suffering the stock market drop. My portfolio for retirement has been devastated. The emotion is gripping. As I pondered my own reaction I realized that I am suffering a grief response. This is not an academic discussion – people across America are suffering the grief of real loss. So what is Grief? […]
22Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Grief – an Emotional Response to the Economy | Continued
Debtor Nation – and deregulation of banking
Son, The current administration of George Bush has led directly to the faltering of the stock market. This follows with a faltering of our economic security and then, ultimately, our national security. So how does the administration get credit for this mess. The administration turned a blind eye to their corporate buddies who were gouging […]
18Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Debtor Nation – and deregulation of banking | Continued