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Bernankocracy in America: Robert Scheer

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Administrator

There was no Federal Reserve when Alexis de Tocqueville visited America… indeed, it wasn’t until about four generations had passed (1913) that the U.S. set up the Fed, the income tax, and the direct election of senators. (The president of … Continue reading →

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Tocqueville on U.S. election campaigns

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Administrator

U.S. Republicans kicked off their in-party debate this week, a sure indication that Campaign 2012 is underway, and one that calls to mind the words of Alexis de Tocqueville on American elections: Long before the appointed moment arrives, the election … Continue reading →

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“Marriage Marshall Plan” from the Moral Liberal

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Administrator

“Alexis de Tocqueville, a close observer of American society and character in the 19th century, wrote, ‘There is certainly no country in the world where the tie of marriage is more respected than in America or where conjugal happiness is … Continue reading →

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