Jake's Previous Blog Posts

There is a connection between fiat currencies and trade deficits, and many cynics have argued that the US dollar's status as global reserve currency allowed Americans to consume more than they produced for decades. However, this "deficit without tears" argument is sometimes overstated. To gain a deeper understanding of both monetary theory and international trade, it's useful to probe the issue more carefully....

In Part 1, I discussed the history of Guantanamo Bay and outlined my reasoning for closing the entire base, not just the prison. Next we will examine an editorial by the incumbent Congressman Charlie Dent, who also sits on Homeland Security and my solutions on how to deal with the prisoner of Guantanamo Bay....

Towne for Congress gears up for the start of the signature gathering process to secure ballot access in the November 2, 2010 election. Please come and stop by next week to sign, pick up papers to circulate, and hang out for a bit with the candidate at a few of the district's great local restaurants!!!...

A half-page ad appeared on page A5 of the Express Times today! Check it out and also read about the March 10th money bomb dedicated to John Gunby....

Dear Friends of Liberty - Beginning March 10, we can start collecting the necessary 3,629+ signatures for ballot access. While as an independent I have no primary, I really could use both your signature and your help to collect enough signatures to assure ballot access as quickly as possible. The earlier this is done, the sooner I can "up the volume" some more on debating the Republocrats. Februar...

“In the beginning of a change, the Patriot is a scarce man, Brave, Hated, and Scorned. When his cause succeeds however,the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a Patriot.” - Mark Twain...

“Give us all your liberties, and we will keep you safe.” - Intentions of the United States Congress under the USA PATRIOT Act, 2001-2010...

Two letters to the editor published this past week....