Who is your favorite Founding Father? What factors into your choice? I'll start with a vote for Benjamin Franklin. He led a fascinating life and his...
I'm not sure that's a fact, but if it is, I think it is akin to all the intelligence we have now regarding potential terrorist attacks. How can we...
That sounds like a fascinating series to read. Thank you for the tip! I found many books by Parkman for free online at the Internet Archive, Text...
That is the graft I was talking about, this mixture of government and business is crony capitalism of the worse kind. Projects without end and with...
I think it's because the people have no will to support the development of new weapons for defense of our nation. The majority falsely believes that...
I thought this story might interest others here at the Forum. The first link is to the story and the second is a blog post by the collector which...
Live as brave men; and if fortune is adverse, front its blows with brave hearts. - Cicero
And, you are using a presumptuous communication style that is an utter failure. I don't care how many primary sources you look into, you will only...
Ha! Now, you are a psychologist, too! Spare me your diagnosis. I look at history, not biased history text books. We have plenty of direct sources...
I do thank you for your offer of "proof," however. Would not Hamilton's own words and actions speak better of his ideas? That is where I will look...
I understand completely that the academic world is hostile to those who do not tow the party line of encouraging central planning and mob rule for...
As I have told you before, I am not a conservative. But, it is clear that you are only concerned with enforcing mob rule, as we have discussed...
Of course, you are for strong central financial planning, gloine36. And, you think international trade is a bad thing. Go back to your ivory tower...
I'd never heard of him but I'm no naval historian and actually know very little about Korean history in general. He sounds like quite a leader and...
Hamilton may be my least favorite founding father. I think a less powerful central government would have been better. And, his economic policies were...
Welcome to the forum, Kathryn! I hope to see you soon in the comment threads. - skyblue
I don't know much about the Falkland Islands but aren't things heating up again down there? I mean, wouldn't it have been better to end the conflict...
Thank you for your reply, Vercingetorix. I can see your point and it is sad that we have such a leadership problem in Congress. They seem to become...
Well, the abolishment of slavery meant a freer society and more opportunity for all people in the country. There is no way to legislate racism out of...
I think the current armor/helmets are certainly better than the armor of the past but new tech is needed. Investment in new tech should actually be...
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