Intellectually speaking, we live in fascinating, if dangerous, times.  Given a larger view of history, it should be understood that nations, political systems, and currencies come and go on a fairly regular basis.  Human freedom is an exception -- not the norm. There are four core components necessary for the existence of an independent, sovereign nation:  A system of laws (constitutional or otherwise,) geographical borders, a sound monetary system, and a defensive function. Presently, the United States is failing (or trending toward failure) on the first three counts.  Failure on two or more will lead to a failure of the fourth (national defense.)  Capitalism notwithstanding, could it be that this is what Russia, China, and the emerging Islamic Caliphate want?  Or what George Soros wants? It is for this reason that I support Ron Paul for POTUS.  Yes, detractors of Paul's foreign policy may have legitimate gripes -- in particular his...(Read Full Post)