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The Chicano Suburb Dr. Walter Greason San Juan, Puerto Rico 18 November 2012   The Barack Obama re-election campaign set the template for twenty-first century political economy in the United States.  At the most basic level, the campaign won its victory with a detailed analysis of the demographic composition of the nation, especially the variety…

The End of the Confederacy Dr. Walter Greason Freehold, New Jersey 9 November 2012     Speaker #1 (Topeka, Kansas)   To My Dear Colleagues in Service to the Lost Cause,   We have held fast to the tradition and stood unyielding against six full generations of sustained assaults from the radical, Black Republicans.  From…

Open Your Eyes Dr. Walter Greason Norristown, Pennsylvania 8 November 2012   —     Veterans of every war deserve our care and support.  Too often, though, most Americans exclude some important categories of service from being honored for their sacrifices.  Soldiers certainly deserve a special category for the facing the unique circumstances of war.…

Keeping Up with the Obamas Dr. Walter Greason Norristown, Pennsylvania 18 October 2012 —   Every city has its “negro” sections.  Racial segregation in North America predates the formation of the United States.  The idea of separating people who look different through municipal (or national) policy is centuries old.  In Philadelphia, the Moyamensing and Southwark…

Behaving Badly Dr. Walter Greason Norristown, Pennsylvania 4 October 2012               Brian Dawkins is a symbol of defiant Philadelphia pride.  Embraced by fans, the media, and the Eagles franchise, he returned to the city this past weekend as his number was retired before the team’s victory over the Giants on Sunday night.  Local radio…

The weeks after Labor Day almost always decide the Presidential election.2012 appears to be poised to maintain this pattern.After the conventions, the incumbent – President Barack Obama – has opened his first substantial leads in both the ‘swing states’ and the national polls. Meanwhile, on taxes, foreign policy, and the economy, the challenger –Governor Mitt…

Education, Innovation, and Capital Dr. Walter Greason Norristown, Pennsylvania 6 September 2012   The 2012 Election just reignited the culture wars.  This past weekend, scholar and political analyst Melissa Harris-Perry challenged the prevailing opinion that industrialists and small business owners take substantial risks and justifiably reap greater rewards in the American economy.  This position is a standard…

In 1776, individual human liberty was a radical idea.  Empires dominated world history.  The suggestion that even broad groups within a society could effectively exercise voting rights was considered ridiculous.  Wealth, religious authority, and (to a lesser degree) education dictated who exercised the power of government and shaped the lives of most human beings.  Sadly, not much has changed…

Merit is a lie.  People may deserve a reward or punishment for their actions, but the reality of every situation is that the determination of the consequence is an oversimplification.  Governor Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama’s ongoing debate about who built the American economy reflects this problem.  Do individual business owners overcome enormous obstacles…

Cain, Bain, and Ludicrous Politics Dr. Walter Greason Norristown, Pennsylvania 17 July 2012   When Herman Cain became a serious contender for the Republican nomination last year, observers should have suspected a farcical campaign season in 2012.  Cain achieved his prominence through his leadership of the Godfather’s Pizza chain.  He embodies the major failure of…