Category Archives: Politics

The Super Witness

Posted on September 11, 2011 by jackpelham

Imagine for a moment that there were a Super Witness to every event since before the beginning of the Universe. Let us further imagine that our witness has all these qualities: has witnessed every event. has understood every event. has … Continue reading →

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The Gap Trap

Posted on September 5, 2011 by jackpelham

One phenomenon that that I have witnessed in nearly every field of human endeavor is what I call the “Gap Trap”.  It occurs in science, politics, philosophy, religion, and practically everywhere else.  In this article, I’ll explain the phenomenon in … Continue reading →

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Overthrow

Posted on September 4, 2011 by jackpelham

I’m currently reading Overthrow: America’s century of regime change from Hawaii to Iraq by Stephen Kinzer.  Kay and I bought the book as it promised to address (to some degree) the topic of governmental protectionism of big business.  We’re presently … Continue reading →

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The Real Lincoln by Thomas DiLorenzo

Posted on September 4, 2011 by jackpelham

Kay and I recently finished reading The Real Lincoln: A new look at Abraham Lincoln, his agenda, and an unnecessary war by Thomas DiLorenzo.  It was quite an eye-opener.  Having grown up quite a fan of Lincoln, I found the … Continue reading →

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My Two Dollar Bill

Posted on September 4, 2011 by jackpelham

As a political experiment, I posted the My Two Dollar Bill Project a couple of years ago.  The idea was to see whether a simple poem and mnemonic device (keeping a 2 dollar bill in one’s wallet as a reminder) … Continue reading →

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Rule of Law Restoration

Posted on September 4, 2011 by jackpelham

Battling over “Left” and “Right” when government is exceeding its lawful limits is like arguing over who gets to sit in the driver’s seat as a car speeds off a cliff. It’s time we came to our senses and put … Continue reading →

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On the American Character

Posted on September 4, 2011 by jackpelham

NOTE:  The first installment of this book is now published as a free online book at www.characternotincluded.com. I’ve been working for three or four years on a book that I hope to publish online this coming winter.  In short, while … Continue reading →

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