Authored by Paul Craig Roberts,
This is an English translation of an article that I wrote for the German magazine, Compact. I was encouraged by the high level of intelligent discourse that Compact brings to its readers. If only the US had more people capable of reaching beyond entertainment to comprehending the forces that affect them, there might be some hope for America.
On this day, 273 year ago, one of America's most visionary founding fathers - Thomas Jefferson - was born. To celebrate his birthday, we are sharing a small sample of some of his most prophetic quotes which are perhaps more relevant today than they have ever been in the history of the United States.
On liberty - Thomas Jefferson letter to Isaac Tiffany, April 4, 1819
Submitted by Bill Bonner of Bonner & Partners (annotated by Acting-Man.com's Pater Tenebrarum),
A Return to Gold
“What if you were appointed to head the Fed? In your first week on the job, what would you do?”
The question was not exactly serious. Neither was the answer.
“We’d call in sick.”
Sorry boys and girls, you’ll have to start without us…
As The National Federation of Independent Business explains, the Small Business Economic Trends report shows that in March, small business owners felt less optimistic about the economy. The index declined by 0.3 points to 92.6, its lowest monthly reading in two years.
Submitted by Nick Bernabe via TheAntiMedia.org,
“Now it’s just an oligarchy, with unlimited political bribery being the essence of getting the nominations for president or to elect the president. And the same thing applies to governors, and U.S. senators and congress members.”
– Former President Jimmy Carter