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The Economy in Pictures

The Economy in Pictures


“Truth persists and illuminates, even if there is no one to utter it.“ Government is not the solution; rather, it is causing the problems.  The below slides (view at Scribd) highlight the economic situation, updated from August and May presentation.  I’ve written about the solutions to the unemployment problem, the deficit, Social Security, and the [...]

Debate at the State – Towne Claims Victory

Debate at the State – Towne Claims Victory


Independent congressional candidate Jake Towne claimed a clear victory at the “Debate at the State” – held and co-sponsored by Easton’s historic and beautiful State Theatre.  The Express Times was the main sponsor, and is commended by the campaign for its commitment to hear all candidates. When Towne challenged Mr. Dent on the constitutionality of [...]

Towne for Congress Raises Over $57,000!

Towne for Congress Raises Over $57,000!


Towne for Congress has raised $53,375 per its most recent FEC filing. An additional $4,000 was raised from 63 donors on October 14th during a 24-hour online money bomb. A flood of support was received after Towne soundly defeated his bickering career politician opponents during a televised debate on WFMZ last night and subsequently was [...]

Money Bomb Today!!  And WFMZ Debate Footage!

Money Bomb Today!! And WFMZ Debate Footage!


The campaign has an urgent need to raise another $4,000 to pay for TV ads in the final couple weeks prior to the election. Watch the ad here or below! Please consider donating as for some very affordable rates we can get the message out to key demographics. The schedule of ads will be published [...]

“Jobs, Debt, Veterans, and War” Speech

“Jobs, Debt, Veterans, and War” Speech


“Know ye not, Who would be free, themselves must strike the blow?” – Lord Byron Last night at a local candidates’ night I gave the below speech, though the bracketed paragraphs were cut out due to time limitations.  The event was co-sponsored by the Lehigh Valley Tea Party and Lehighton Tea Party.  My Republocrat competition [...]

Response to Morning Call’s Skewed Poll

Response to Morning Call’s Skewed Poll


“… that is why our press was protected by the First Amendment — the only business in America specifically protected by the Constitution — not primarily to amuse and entertain, not to emphasize the trivial and the sentimental, not to simply “give the public what it wants” — but to inform, to arouse, to reflect, [...]

Happy Constitution Day!

Happy Constitution Day!


Today is the anniversary of the September 17, 1787 ratification of the Constitution of the United States.   While the federal government no longer even pretends to follow the Constitution, I would like to write for a moment on the second-most important safeguard the founders tried to leave us.  (The most important safeguard being sound money, [...]

Money Bomb Today!!  Plus Yard Sign Bomb and HQ Update!

Money Bomb Today!! Plus Yard Sign Bomb and HQ Update!


Today is the September 14th Money Bomb, put together by grassroots supporters.  The last money bomb in August raised exactly $3000 from 52 donors, and was used to purchase yard signs. It is expected that all money raised today will go towards radio ads, which are affordable on the local favorite radio stations.  A 30-second [...]

The Imminent Failure of Funny Money

The Imminent Failure of Funny Money


“Is there no danger to our liberty and independence in a bank that in its nature has so little to bind it to our country?… [Is there not] cause to tremble for the purity of our elections in peace and for the independence of our country in war?… Controlling our currency, receiving our public monies, [...]

The Economy in Pictures

The Economy in Pictures


“Truth persists and illuminates, even if there is no one to utter it.“ Government is not the solution; rather, it is causing the problems.  The below slides (view at Scribd, backup PDF) highlight the economic situation, updated from a May presentation.  I’ve written about the solutions to the unemployment problem, the deficit, Social Security, and [...]

Hey Republocrats! Focus on the Issues!

Hey Republocrats! Focus on the Issues!


Independent congressional candidate Jake Towne issued this statement today against the Coke/Pepsi Republocrat Party: “Incumbent Charlie Dent no longer has any excuse to avoid debates and being taken to task for his poor performance over his past twenty years in office. Dent has misrepresented the district during the most severe economic downturn in modern history [...]

China Devalues US Treasury Bonds

China Devalues US Treasury Bonds


If one owes a bank a thousand dollars, he has a problem. But if one owes a bank a billion dollars, then the bank has the problem. From the four years I spent in China, I assure you this truism is not lost on the Chinese, though one must never forget the banks’ nifty little [...]

Social Security… or Insecurity?

Social Security… or Insecurity?


A lucid discussion on how to save social security in the midst of financial chaos with the dollar is certainly lacking with the current Republocrat establishment.  Following their silly “desperado economics” policies, both Democrat and Republican politicians shy away from this topic as the undeniable consequences are perceived to yet be years away. This presentation [...]

Toward a New Monetary Order by Thorsten Polleit

Toward a New Monetary Order by Thorsten Polleit


“The body of economic knowledge is an essential element in the structure of human civilization; it is the foundation upon which modern industrialism and all the moral, intellectual, technological, and therapeutical achievements of the last centuries have been built. It rests with men whether they will make the proper use of the rich treasure with [...]