The Wealth Of Nations 22 – Book 3 Chapter 4 How The Commerce Of Towns Contributed To The Improvement Of The Country

by fred on September 29, 2011

The Wealth Of Nations 22

 Book 3 Chapter 4

How The Commerce Of Towns Contributed To The Improvement Of The Country

Free Markets Are The Most Humane

Hand in hand, stride for stride, the whole of the economic model and the close relationship between urban and suburban living continue to improve the lives of the people when, THE MARKET IS PERMITTED TO OPERATE FREELY.

As such, the only truly humane market is a free one.  This is grounded in the reality that this life is about learning and becoming self-reliant.  Systems that take away someone’s right, opportunity and freedom to learn from the natural consequences of action is thievery.

For instance, if a child is never permitted to fall down while trying to walk, the learning process of walking is greatly extended.  Or, if a child is not faced with the struggle of learning mathematics, the energy required to truly understand remains dormant. [click to continue…]

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The Wealth of Nations 21 – Book 3 Chapter 3 Of The Rise And Progress Of Cities And Towns, After the Fall Of The Roman Empire

by fred on August 16, 2011

The Wealth of Nations 21

Book 3 Chapter 3

Of The Rise And Progress Of Cities And Towns, After the Fall Of The Roman Empire

This era of change in the history of cities and towns is important to recall, especially as it relates to the second amendment.

Primary to the rise of cities and towns in relation to the Lords of the country was the influence of the local militias.  Cities and towns had militias as did the Lord’s in the country.  However, the militias in the cities and towns were assembled more quickly and often had the advantage in disputes with their neighbors. [click to continue…]

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The Wealth of Nations 20 – Book 3 Chapter 2 Of the Discouragement Of Agriculture In the Ancient State Of Europe, After The Fall Of The Roman Empire

July 26, 2011

“The pride of man makes him love to domineer, and nothing mortifies him so much as to be obliged to condescend to persuade his inferiors. Wherever the law allows it, and the nature of the work can afford it, therefore, he will generally prefer the service of slaves to that of freemen.”

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Jesus Christ 16 – What if I knew it was True?

April 21, 2011

So, what prevents me from being fully persuaded by the truths of the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

I came up with three problems that seem universal to the human condition and certainly to me.

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America The Beautiful 1 – This place is worth fighting for!

March 24, 2011

America bashing seems so much in style. What are the bashers really trying to say? Are they trying to say the idea of America was a bad one and man is not meant to self-govern?

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The Wealth Of Nations 19 – Book 3 Chapter 1 Of the Natural Progress Of Opulance

March 23, 2011

The Wealth Of Nations 19 Book 3 Chapter 1 Of the Natural Progress Of Opulance A Few Definitions To Begin To be sure, here is a definition of Opulance. Opulance – Wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living. Okay, let’s get clear about sumptuous. Sumptuous – Of a size or splendor suggesting great expense; lavish And, [...]

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5000 Year Leap – 4th Principle Without Religion the Government of a Free People Cannot be Maintained

March 15, 2011

Why was religion so essential? It is within the walls of the churches that we see the Natural Law taught upon which the constitution and laws of the land were based. Natural Law was taught in the churches. The first three principles are clear regarding Natural Law in the constitution of the United States of America.

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The Wealth of Nations 18 – Book 2 Chapter 5 Of The Different Employments Of Capital

March 8, 2011

There are four ways to employ capital.

1. Raw material production including agriculture

2. Manufacturing with the raw materials

3. Transportation or logistics associated with moving manufactured goods or raw materials

4. Wholesale to retail sales and trade

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The Wealth of Nations 17 – Book 2 Chapter 4 Of Stock Lent At Interest

March 1, 2011

The Wealth of Nations 17 Book 2 Chapter 4 Of Stock Lent At Interest The Core of The Problem With The United States Financial Crisis “The Stock which is lent at interest is always considered as a capital by the lender.  He expects that in due time it is to be restored to him and [...]

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Jesus Christ 15 – Sweet Guidance or Bitter Isolation?

February 16, 2011

There is one choice that can lead to feelings of happiness or feelings of emptiness.

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