tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871827860061767657.post4135401092211844469..comments2023-10-09T07:57:43.112-04:00Comments on The Truth About America: Runaway Federal Reserve Actions, Fuel HyperInflationary Woesfrank barbourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10028338067353019974noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871827860061767657.post-59244283743286610802010-04-24T10:36:17.560-04:002010-04-24T10:36:17.560-04:00Daniel Shay's Rebellion was the first in a ser...Daniel Shay's Rebellion was the first in a series of Three Rebellions or Common Uprisings - that ultimately lessened or diminished the heavy-handed actions of our New Confederated Government. Yes, that new government responded and put all three down using political and military force... but they also eventually backed off, for the eventual good of our nation.<br />These three uprisings stood as a historical reminder that: "All Governments Are Consensual and fully born of We The People!"<br /><br />As one of our leaders put it succinctly: "All governments are Consensual, either the people revolt or they don't!"frank barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10028338067353019974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871827860061767657.post-61627396093723754012010-04-23T15:08:00.269-04:002010-04-23T15:08:00.269-04:00I mentioned the Whiskey Rebellion - not Daniel Sha...I mentioned the Whiskey Rebellion - not Daniel Shay's Rebellion. I don't know what you are referring to in your p.s. as for Daniel Shay's Rebellion and Clinton's recent comments.Lunatic GThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00650152602019540195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871827860061767657.post-25730336157087593082010-04-23T00:33:09.183-04:002010-04-23T00:33:09.183-04:00It is important to remember that there are two typ...It is important to remember that there are two types of Corporations in America: those who are in bed with the political leadership, and those who are not! What you perceive as my waffling is my acknowledging of the simple fact that many corporate executives are merely short term thinking, stupid, and functionally inept - rather than evil incarnate, like their numerous peers.<br /><br />Nor, in such a long article, was there room enough to digress upon it and elaborate further. If you read enough of my articles, you will clearly see my opinions regarding the Corporate Fascists driving our one party system of institutionalized politics!<br /><br />PS. I haven't forgotten "Daniel Shay's Rebellion," and I fully see the analogy in Clinton's recent comments.frank barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10028338067353019974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871827860061767657.post-75670779880983063432010-04-22T12:57:06.209-04:002010-04-22T12:57:06.209-04:00You have provided an insightful, educational and v...You have provided an insightful, educational and very knowledgeable view of how our great country has become the spend and tax institution it is today. I enjoyed the read.<br /><br />I think in your necessary simplification of the process you also misconstrue reality to support your notion that those poor well meaning, good hearted corporations raking in the billions of dollars a year in profits and paying out the tens or hundreds of millions of dollars each year in bonuses to top officers have been put at such a disadvantage by the government (you know, the same government these corporate officers and lawyers so smoothly slither between in their efforts to make life better for us all) that they can no longer compete in a free market. That do to over taxation businesses could no longer afford to modernize to stay competative in a world market. I guess the notion is "hey, if I can't compete on a field where I have a long list of advantages then its not worth it for me to continue". Hmmmm... But yet, at the same time they can afford to mechanize, computerize and robotize in order to put blue collar (and white collar) workers out of work. <br /><br />I don't believe your logic takes many things into account. There are many factors why factories and production died out in this country. For instance, successful businesses, especially ones who've virtually owned their markets and had them wrapped up for years, many do to circumstances that favored them like you eluded to following WW2 are just plain blind to changes looming over the horizon. <br /><br />American businesses think in terms of short term profit above all else. To them a 5 year outlook is long term. They have no long term plans and can't react quick enough in the short term. That spells trouble waiting to happen.<br /><br />Business will always do what maximizes their profit. That means not spending money where they don't feel they need to. That means dumping American workers for robots or 3rd world labor, which ever is cheaper. That means passing the costs of modernization and taxation onto the consumer. <br /><br />Maybe you should remember the whiskey rebellion. When those distillers claimed taxation without representation and that that is what the colonies had fought the revolution for they were reminded by George Washington that they were being taxed by a U.S. government and that they would pay. Imposing taxes on businesses or certain segments is nothing new and it is not the cause of the textile factories dieing out or steel or autos. <br /><br />I agree with your assessment of the currency situation but I have to say I am disappointed in your writing for a few reasons. First, you do not maintain a focus. You start off with runaway federal reserve actions, go into the whole corporate profit issue, delve into the failed mortgage issue and then end up cheering on the Tea Party movement which results in you contradicting yourself so many times one can't even comment on it all.<br />Secondly, you pick and choose facts to support your theories. You take what may be a contributing factor and turn it into THE cause.<br />And lastly, you come to the table late for it is YOU, who has been ignorant to these issues and are now seeing them for the first time thanks to others who have long ago put 2 and 2 together for YOU. You state what has been known by many for years. As for your valuable political prediction: "The Tea Party Movement will grow geometrically over the next couple of years!". I don't see that as any valuable prediction at this point in time.Lunatic GThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00650152602019540195noreply@blogger.com