Author Archives: MMP
A MEMORIAL DAY MESSAGE
There are no words to express the gratitude we feel for those who have sacrificed their lives in the cause of freedom, for those who have suffered grievous mental and physical injuries, and for those families that suffer along with … Continue reading
LEADERSHIP THAT WORKS
Words matter-it’s a favorite expression of Democratic politicians and supporters. The question is “what are their words meant to accomplish?” When a magician performs a magic trick, a dialogue with the audience is important to the success of the illusion. … Continue reading
Trump and the Reagan Legacy
Virtually every Republican politician claims to be a Reagan Republican. Yet few of them understand the real legacy of Reagan and fewer still act in the manner they proclaim. Ronald Reagan understood that the struggle for freedom is not a … Continue reading
Happy Constitution Day
On September 17, 1787 The Constitution of The United States of America was signed into existence. Since that time things have changed a little. There are many who consider the Constitution to be the Supreme Law of the land … Continue reading
The Third Law of Natural Economics
Since the second LAW OF Natural Economics states that human nature provides a good model with which to analyze economics, we are naturally led to ask what characteristics of human nature are relevant. Is there an aspect of our … Continue reading
Federal Budget B. S.
There is a basic element of deceit that is a part of every discussion about the Federal Budget. The simple fact that distorts every discussion is the fact that everyone in the Federal Government uses the same basic assumption about … Continue reading
Justice Robert’s Great Hypocrisy
Justice Roberts did not begin the destruction of America and he certainly won’t be the last person to contribute, but there can be no doubt that he put a nail in the coffin today. You don’t have to be a … Continue reading
NEW YEAR’s Resolutions
OK. It’s that time again. We have all indulged, over-indulged and otherwise gotten off track. What track did you get off? The question is not an idle question. Do you have a track? Most of us think of our new … Continue reading
The Second Law of Natural Economics
When you understand that the only source of economic activity and economic growth is the act of people using their personal labor resource, you can make the intellectual leap to the next logical result. Every economic action relies upon a … Continue reading
AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION
The Christmas season is a very special and happy time for a lot of people. I would hope that it is so for everyone. I am going to be a little bit of a Grinch, so let me first extend … Continue reading
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