a little off the head.....

Today, through twisted logic we've been sold dreams of security and prosperity that we would be made more efficient and free to do as we wish if we'd just give up a couple unneeded liberties a few tax dollars - and who wouldn't. With the attractive packages of socialized loss, and such so-called charitable causes for these programs, only someone without a heart would defy. Though now we clearly see the systems our parents and grandparents authorized are being abused so much to the point that even our founding documents are seemingly invalid and the act of disregarding them is inconsequential. All in the name of the greater good - majority rules. In America today, businesses must compete in an increasingly ambitious environment of production efficiency, targeted marketing and corporate consolidations. This natural course is drawn from the demand of consumers and the interests of the business entities themselves. Meanwhile, the American values and traditions have been dying. Essentially, society has, therefore, been trading the Natural Law, which freed this nation from the oppressive British Monarchy, for Corporate Law, which has brought us to a point where we can see the full circle now in view.

More liberty is better, right? Not so fast. I am the first to try to identify with this, however, recognize that it is not only the individual but also corporations and government entities which grasp for liberty. The liberation of laissez fare policies for corporate interests, even governments are attempting claim that they have 'rights' instead of privileges. The aim of Trans National Corporate agendas is simple. More profit. What they sell to you is that along with the deregulation and loosening of corporate law, you'll be provided a more competitive product. This begun only recently, in the mid to late 1800s when chartering regulations were relaxed, providing more 'Corporation friendly' laws. However, the truth is, if you think about it; what will the realistic outcome be? Already, we've seen the beginning of this played out in practice. When was the last time you we're upset about the 'personalized service' you received from a corporate establishment? Do they not treat you like a number? Can you get personal service? Do the Reps really care about you? Now, if we are relaxing the laws which govern their conduct (i.e. where they can outsource jobs to, where funds and accounts must be held, or if they have to contribute to our area at all); then, are we not cheating our selves? In essence, what is happening is the aristocracy of the crown has been replace by an aristocracy which has no particular state of residence. The dominators of the world are able to travel and hide out anywhere, and we have given them the essence of value. We've sold ourselves out, for no good reason, and haven't even taken the time to realize why we've done it. If you're upset about costs rising, your liberty being lost, and being kicked around like a chump then maybe it's time to start to examining the problems.

First off, the new motto of fairness seems to be 'unity and fairness', and it sounds great. So why is our nation being bankrupted? Well, it goes into deep seeded economic policies and as always if we want to get the truth we need to look at history. However, it's really just simple as this - if we're treating India, China and the Polynesian Islands, all as fairly as we treat our children, then it stands to reason that the wealth our grandfathers father had will not be passed down. our founders departed from the British School and formed what was known as the American School of Economics, which included three cardinal policy points:

1. Support industry: The advocacy of protectionism, and
opposition to free trade - particularly for the protection of "infant
industries" and those facing import competition from abroad. Examples:
Tariff of 1816 and Morrill Tariff
2. Create physical infrastructure: Government finance of Internal
improvements to speed commerce and develop industry. This involved the
regulation of privately held infrastructure, to ensure that it meets the
nation's needs. Examples: Cumberland Road and Union Pacific Railroad
3. Create financial infrastructure: A government sponsored National Bank
to issue currency and encourage commerce. This involved the use of
sovereign powers for the regulation of credit to encourage the
development of the economy, and to deter speculation. Examples: First
Bank of the United States, Second Bank of the United States, and
National Banking Act[12]

Wow! Can you believe that? Our founding policies were OPPOSED to free trade. Think about why - they wanted to keep the employment rates up and discourage people from exporting too much of their wealth. By imposing tariffs on foreign goods people would then be persuaded to buy American made, thus promoting domestic industry. Pretty smart, huh.


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