In the nineteenth century, people understood these things. Today, we are much more sophisticated -- we re-elected Barack Obama in hopes that he wouldn't screw up in his second term the way he did in his first term.
Full steam ahead! Forward!
Well, for a start, you elect people to public office who understand these issues, people who WANT economic ...opportunities and prosperity for the citizenry.
My thoughts on the matter, published in my new Illinois Review column today, recall one of our great Founding Fathers, The Chancellor, Robert R. Livingston of New York, and his business partnership with Robert Fulton in the early 1800s.
An appropriate subject for the day, on this anniversary of the birth of Robert R. Livingston - lawyer, diplomat, riverboat investor...
Looks quite interesting. I’ll have to bflr this one John to read tomorrow. Thanks for posting.
In the nineteenth century, people understood these things. Today, we are much more sophisticated -- we re-elected Barack Obama in hopes that he wouldn't screw up in his second term the way he did in his first term.
Full steam ahead! Forward!
“....the Founders’ goal was to help every citizen have a chance at being successful.”
Precisely. The goal was for every individual American to have the opportunity to be the absolute best they could be. The Founding Fathers of this Nation had experienced life under rule, and created a Constitution intent upon freedom from such rule.
Again, Thanks for the post. Enjoyed the read.
Good article.