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Character Does Count

Character Does Count

Old stuff written for Broker Agent Magazine circa 2004 - just thought I would post it for you. Character Does Count There is no doubt in my mind that Western civilization and free enterprise embodies mankind's greatest achievements and it has given millions of people...

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Are You a Guest or a Host?

Are You a Guest or a Host?

Old stuff written for Broker Agent Magazine circa 2004 - just thought I would post it for you. Are You a Guest or a Host? "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal. That they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights,...

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The Monologue Media vs. The Dialogue Media

The Monologue Media vs. The Dialogue Media

Old stuff written for Broker Agent Magazine circa 2004 - just thought I would post it for you. Are You A Monologer or A Dialoger? By Jason Hartman, CRS, GRI, CSP I occasionally listen to radio talk shows. One thing that I've noticed is that callers tend to fall into...

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Live Free Or Die: Capitalism At Risk

Live Free Or Die: Capitalism At Risk

Axel Merk Merk Hard Currency Fund Jan 14, 2009 The Federal Reserve (Fed) has gone beyond playing with fire, and may have indeed set the house on fire. It's one thing to push interest rates to near zero to stimulate the economy; it's another to "monetize the debt" by...

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Where’s my radio bailout?

Where’s my radio bailout?

The so-called Fairness Doctrine has asserted itself into the public eye recently, some 20+ years after the Reagan administration abolished it. Seems like just another in the long line of recent bailouts. Let’s call it the Radio Bailout Doctrine. The Doctrine was...

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Mr. Chavez, are you listening?

Mr. Chavez, are you listening?

The drums of nationalization are beating more loudly in the United States today. Unless my eyes and ears deceive me, the Feds are discussing increasing their stake in Citigroup, the 3rd largest bank in the United States (by assets) to a free market cringing level of...

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Most affordable city in the nation

Most affordable city in the nation

Most affordable city in the nation Indianapolis and New York City bookend the most affordable-least affordable list. Lower homes prices and interest rates fail to push sales higher. By Les Christie, CNNMoney.com staff writer Last Updated: February 19, 2009 NEW YORK...

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