America’s first experiment with socialism was an abject failure that cost the lives of more than half of the foundering settlers by 1627. After living the liberal philosophy for half a decade of want, Gov. Bradford and the other founders of the Plymouth Plantation came to recognize that, despite their struggles, perseverance and faith, something was very wrong; something needed to change if they were to survive.
Category: Economics
Weekend Inspiration – “Tears of the Saints” – Leeland
A video produced as part of the formation of the foundation Blessings Under the Bridge, serving the homeless in one local community. What can you do where you are?
Saudi King – World facing covert economic war (SaudiGazette.com.sa)
World leaders vowed Saturday in Beijing to overhaul the global financial system in the face of recession fears.
Paper warns of global financial collapse if nations do not respond in concert (Telegraph.co.uk)
As the unflappable Warren Buffett puts it, the credit freeze is “sucking blood” out of the economy. “In my adult lifetime, I don’t think I’ve ever seen people as fearful,” he said.
The 2008 Election – Religion, the Economy, and Values Voters (AP)
“Barriers remain to both major parties if they seek to appeal to religious voters on the economy. You’re either for or against gay marriage or abortion rights, but no one supports foreclosures and layoffs. Differences arise over solutions, and analysts say it can make more sense for campaigns to make general pitches on the economy than faith-based appeals.”
VIDEO ROUNDUP – ECONOMIC CRISIS – “The Sky is Falling, $700 Billion Should Fix It”
he economic landscape of the United States is facing a crisis of epic proportions. We are told that we are facing an economic depression if Congress does not sign a contract that will essentially admit liability for this crisis and that will form a new branch of government with no oversight. Video clips from news sources, analysts, citizens, and an old film.
ECONOMY: Chinese government paper urges new world order for economy…
BEIJING (Reuters) – Threatened by a “financial tsunami,” the world must consider building a financial order no longer dependent on the United States, a leading Chinese state newspaper said on Wednesday.
Ron Paul – “Something Big Is Happening” (CampaignForLiberty.com)
Regardless of what you might think about former presidential candidate and Congressman Ron Paul, the following is worth taking a few minutes time to read. This is from http://www.campaignforliberty.com/blog/?p=115#more-115 The following statement is written by Congressman Paul about what he believes is a pending financial disaster. He will introduce this statement as a special order…
Economics, Democracy, and Liberty – Where are we in the Cycle?
As you read this statement ask yourself – where is the United States in this cycle in 2008? A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can only exist until the voters discover that they can vote themselves largess of the public treasury. From that time on the majority always votes for…
America facing food rationing? (NY Sun)
The New York Sun reported today that the staggering economy is affecting the food supply in America. Although this may not seem like a religious liberty issue, the amount of freedom we enjoy is indexed by the status of economics and security. Admin Here are some highlights of the story – click the link below to…