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This monograph engages the long-running controversy about the origin of the state. Hoppe adopts the theory that extends from a Rothbardian view of the role of elites in society and their monopolistic tendencies. He further maps out a strategy for how the non-state-connected natural elites can turn back the tide of state-connected elites. It is a seminal contribution to the literature with a hopeful roadmap for the future. Read more

"The Talented Tenth" by W. E. B. Du Bois advocates for the leadership role of a highly educated elite within the African American community. Du Bois argues that this "Talented Tenth" would guide and uplift the broader population through their intellectual achievements and moral leadership. He stresses the importance of higher education as a means to achieve social progress and combat racial injustice. This essay became a foundational piece in debates over education and social advancement within the African American civil rights movement. Read more

Lowell Williamson, the husband of McGuire Sisters singing group member Dorothy McGuire, provided information to the FBI about the travels of Chicago Outfit crime boss Sam Giancana, who was visiting one of his girlfriends, McGuire Sisters member Phyllis McGuire at the Cal-Neva Lodge & Casino, co-owned by mafia crooner 'Ol Blue Eyes' Frank Sinatra. Giancana used the polygraph skills of his protege, the mafia hood cop Richard Cain, to find out who the informants were in a group of robbery suspects that were working for the Chicago Outfit so that Giancana could use hitmen to kill the people within the group of suspects that were talking to law enforcement investigators about a bank robbery that occurred in Franklin Park Bank in Franklin Park Illinois on Sept. 23, 1963. Read in this informative report about how Richard Cain, who was a U.S. Army Intelligence Officer, according to his FBI file, was working for the Chicago Cook County Sheriff's Office Special Investigations Unit (SSIU) when he used a detective under his watch to submit the polygraph to the suspects in a motel room and ultimately submit the results of the lie detector tests to Sam Giancana. Giancana helped obtain employment for Richard Cain in the Chicago Police Department to penetrate this agency for the mafia in 1956. Also read in this informative report about how Richard Cain covered up the May 1962 M&M murders conducted against burglars for Chicago Outfit mobster Frank Cullotta, Jimmy Miraglia and Billy McCarthy, as retaliation for Miraglia and McCarthy's triple murder shooting of the owners of Chicago's Rosemont village Black Door Lounge, in addition to an innocent cocktail waitress. The Chicago Outfit murdered Jimmy Miraglia and Billy McCarthy because they shot the Scavo Brothers and the cocktail waitress in the Elmwood Park neighborhood not far from where the Black Door Lounge was located, without the permission of the Chicago mob, which chose Elmwood Park as the primary area for its top members to live. The Black Door Lounge was controlled by Chicago Outfit mobsters Tony Big Tuna Accardo and Paul Ricca. Also find out what Chicago Outfit caporegime Marshall Caifano did as head of operations in Las Vegas to get members of the Chicago Mob banned from entering gambling Casinos in Las Vegas by the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Members were banned after having their names, photos and biographies entered into a book known as the "Vegas Black Book." Read more

"The Constitution of the United States of America: The Declaration of Independence, The Bill of Rights" is a foundational document of American democracy. It includes the Declaration of Independence, which asserts the colonies' freedom from British rule and outlines the principles of individual rights and self-governance. The Constitution establishes the framework of the federal government, outlining the structure and powers of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. The Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the Constitution, guarantees essential liberties and protections for individuals, such as freedom of speech, religion, and due process. Together, these documents form the bedrock of American political and legal systems. Read more

This is an audio recording of the marshaling of the evidence that the American Dream is not only over, but that the West is in long-term decline--and what can be done about it. Patrick McCarty: https://univ-paris1.academia.edu/PatrickMcCarty McCarty is the author of Deconstructing Western Thought Heidegger & Aristotle on Time Death, Religion and the Experience of the Sacred Stones, Bones & Civilization: The Story of Home Sapiens Sapiens Hegel: The Phenomenology of Spirit, Line by Line Martin Heidegger: An Essay on the Indispensable Thinker Jacques Derrida on Psychoanalysis Derrida and Foucault on the History of Madness and many more titles Patrick McCarty: https://univ-paris1.academia.edu/PatrickMcCarty Audio Recordings: Globalization: From Milton Friedman to Jeffrey Sachs, A Raw Deal The Nietzsche Debate: Walter Kaufmann, Paul de Man, Jacques Derrida, Stanley Corngold and Patrick McCarty The Narcissism Epidemic with Dr. W. Keith Campbell The Day They Killed Martin Luther King and the Night James Brown Saved Boston The Happiness of Nations: Gross National Happiness Kafka's The Trial with Dr. Stanley Corngold, Princeton Sex Unlimited with Sexologist Charley Ferrer Sudan: History's Slaughter Bench Bruce Springsteen, E-Street & Tragedy at the Upstage Club (1969-1971) No Ordinary Recession (2007-2015) The Psychology of Friendship: What Attracts Us to Each Other Lionel Trilling, Paul de Man, Jacques Derrida as Remembered by a Great American Scholar, Stanley Corngold of Princeton The Cognitive Superiority of the Many Over the Few: The Empirical Case for Democracy Reclaiming the Promise of America: A Panel Discussion Dancing with the Stars: Behind the Scenes with Corky Ballas The Story of a Child Raised by Fugitives in a Ghost Town The Bronte Sisters Wuthering Heights, Yesterday and Today: A Voice Yet Rings in the Moors Revolutionary Change in America Today: All-Star Panel Discussion The Wisdom of the Crowd: The Epistemic Case for Democracy Crisis Capitalism: The System That Runs on Destruction 1933, The Darkest Year & FDR Alternatives for Institutional Renewal in AmericaFrom Race Music to Rock: A Racial History in Pop Disco: The Ephemeral Era Thanks for the Burned Brew, Star*ucks:: Coffee-Guzzling Zombies & Techno-Capialistic Insanity Read more

The Damnation of Women: Essay by W. E. B. du Bois (Grapevine edition)" is a thought-provoking exploration of the multifaceted challenges faced by women in the 19th century, authored by the renowned African American scholar and civil rights activist, W. E. B. du Bois. This essay delves into the intricate intersections of race and gender, examining the societal pressures and prejudices that women, particularly African American women, had to contend with.Through the lenses of history, social philosophy, and political economy, du Bois's essay provides a deep understanding of the struggles and discrimination endured by women during a pivotal period in American history. This Grapevine edition is an essential resource for scholars, students, and those interested in African American studies, feminism, and the ongoing fight for gender equality.Du Bois's work continues to inspire critical discussions about the damnation of women, emphasizing the need for equality and justice. This edition underscores the lasting impact of his contributions to the fields of feminism, social philosophy, and the history of African American women's rights, making it a valuable addition to any library. Read more

The last president election was a stunning political upset when Donald Trump, a billionaire businessman won in a political coup, with no experience whatsoever. But along with this outsider, on the night of his victory, longtime conservative operator David Koch was standing, and smiling, amid a throng of revelers on the eve of November 8, 2016. In her electrifying and much-lauded, bestselling book, Jane Mayer reveals that the era of the Koch brothers and big money in American politics is far from over, despite how much discussion there is to the contrary. Rather, the secret figures behind the moneyed American oligarchy continue to wield tremendous influence over the political agendas of the Trump administration, the Republican Party today, the radical Right, and all corridors of power in Washington. A Vintage Shorts Selection. An ebook short. Read more

One of the most important booklets you will ever read, What Americans Need to Know About Jihad is essential to an understanding of the radical, expansionist, totalitarian ideology that seeks to establish a global Islamic state ruled by Islamic law, or Sharia. These goals and motives of Jihad are detailed in Islamic texts and by Islamic teachers and have been uttered by the likes of Osama Bin Laden, Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, and the leader of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah. In this booklet, Robert Spencer lays out the Jihadist ideology in a concise manner, examining the Islamic history behind each of the violent precepts and their modern applications. Spencer shows in chilling detail that the goal of the Jihad is not only isolated acts of violence but world domination by any means necessary. Read more

This is the inaugural installment from Unqualified Reservations, the blog widely credited with founding the modern political philosophy of "neoreaction" (NRx). Whether you’re a neophyte or a seasoned NRx veteran, you’ll enjoy (re)visiting the classic post that started it all. Read more

In mid-1962, Playboy founder Hugh Hefner was given a partial transcript of an interview with Miles Davis. It covered jazz, of course, but it also included Davis’s ruminations on race, politics and culture. Fascinated, Hef sent the writer—future Pulitzer-Prize-winning author Alex Haley, an unknown at the time—back to glean even more opinion and insight from Davis. The resulting exchange, published in the September 1962 issue, became the first official Playboy Interview and kicked off a remarkable run of public inquisition that continues today—and that has featured just about every cultural titan of the last half century.To celebrate the Interview’s 50th anniversary, the editors of Playboy have culled 50 of its most (in)famous Interviews and will publish them over the course of 50 weekdays (from September 4, 2012 to November 12, 2012) via Amazon’s Kindle Direct platform. Here is the interview with the filmmaker and political commentator Michael Moore from the July 2004 issue. Read more

⭐ MAQUIAVELO Y EL ARTE DEL PODER ⭐🔺 LAS 101 MEJORES CITAS SOBRE ESTRATEGIA Y DOMINIO 🔻💡 El poder no es un fin en sí mismo, sino el arte de conquistarlo y mantenerlo. Nadie entendió esto mejor que Nicolás Maquiavelo.¿Te fascinan las ideas atemporales de este genio del Renacimiento?¿Buscas una recopilación concisa pero poderosa sobre liderazgo y estrategia?🔑 «101 mejores citas de Nicolás Maquiavelo» reúne las frases más impactantes y reveladoras de este icónico pensador, ofreciéndote lecciones invaluables sobre el poder, la política y la naturaleza humana.🔥 ¿Qué encontrarás en este libro?✔ Sabiduría eterna – Estrategias y principios que han influenciado a líderes durante siglos.✔ Frases concisas, pero poderosas – Cada cita te hará reflexionar sobre el arte de liderar y gobernar.✔ Aplicaciones prácticas – Ideas clave para empresarios, políticos y cualquier persona que desee comprender el poder.🎯 ¿Para quién es este libro?✔ Políticos y líderes – Domina la estrategia y el arte de la gobernanza.✔ Profesionales del mundo empresarial – Aplica la filosofía de Maquiavelo a la toma de decisiones.✔ Estudiantes e investigadores – Un recurso imprescindible en ciencias políticas, historia o filosofía.✔ Amantes del conocimiento – Descubre los secretos del poder y la influencia.🎁 El regalo perfecto: Este libro es una opción pensada y motivadora para quienes aman la historia, la filosofía o el liderazgo. ¡Comparte la sabiduría eterna de Nicolás Maquiavelo con amigos, familiares o colegas que buscan conocimiento e inspiración!🛒 ¡Haz clic en «Comprar en 1-Clic» y adquiere una guía para líderes, perfeccionada a lo largo de los siglos! Read more

"Hays's unbridled bravery was of such notoriety...a plucky warrior confirmed: 'No afraid to go to hell by himself." -Texas Rangers: Lives, Legend, and Legacy (2017)"John Coffee Hays...would shape the image of the early Texas Rangers." - The Texas Rangers: Wearing the Cinco Peso (2008)"A life-size diorama in the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame at Waco...depicts Hays alone atop Enchanted Rock fighting off hordes of converging Comanches." -Texas Rangers: Lives, Legend, and Legacy (2017)This book is a short account of adventures of John Coffee Hays (1817 - 1883), a famous captain in the Texas Rangers and a military officer of the Republic of Texas. Hays served in several armed conflicts from 1836-1848, including against the Comanche people in Texas and during the Mexican-American War. Hays later joined the migration to California, leading a party of a party of Forty Niners from New York that traveled in wagons to California from Texas. Hays was elected sheriff of San Francisco County in 1850.In 1913, history writer Charles Haven Ladd Johnston (1877-1943) would publish the book "Famous Frontiersmen and Heroes of the Border," which included a chapter on John Coffee Hays. It is this 40-page chapter on Hays that has been republished here for the convenience of the reader interested in Hays, who may not wish to read the entire lengthy book.Hays emigrated in 1837 to San Antonio. Here he had several severe skirmishes with the Indians, and was engaged as surveyor on the frontier. In those times of peril, when Texas needed the assistance of every soldier, Hays could not long remain unnoticed. He was first created captain of a scouting party, and soon after superintendent of the entire border, with the rank of major. Desperate, and sometimes personal encounters with the Indians, soon spread his reputation, and before the commencement of our war with Mexico, he was regarded by the Indians as superior to common men-the bearer of a charmed life.The following description of the celebrated partisan is given by his friend Reid:"So many were the stories that went the rounds in camp, of his perilous expeditions, his wild and daring adventures, and his cool and determined bravery, that when we saw the man who held such sway over his fellow-beings, we were first inclined to believe that we had been deceived. But when we saw him afterwards in the field, we then knew him to be the 'intrepid Hays.'" Read more

Affordable housing is at the heart of the American Dream, yet for millions of families, it remains out of reach. In "Affordable Homes, Stronger Communities: Pioneering Solutions for America’s Housing Crisis," discover innovative strategies that offer a way forward—where safe, stable, and affordable homes are not just a dream but a reality.This book explores the most pressing issues behind the housing crisis and provides practical, forward-thinking solutions. From modular construction and adaptive reuse to housing cooperatives and public-private partnerships, the insights offered in this book highlight creative approaches that can address the growing demand for affordable homes.Through real-world case studies, expert analysis, and detailed policy recommendations, Affordable Homes, Stronger Communities offers a roadmap to:Increase the supply of affordable homes in both urban and rural areas.Break down barriers created by outdated zoning laws and NIMBYism.Leverage sustainable building practices and smart housing technology.Foster community ownership and shared equity models.Form powerful public-private partnerships to finance affordable housing projects.Whether you are a policymaker, housing advocate, developer, or concerned citizen, this book will inspire action and offer you the tools needed to create lasting change. Together, we can reimagine affordable housing and build stronger, more inclusive communities for all. Read more

The casino was alive and well in Will Roger's time. It was called Wall Street then as well. But mainstream media allowed for the total exposure of the criminal greed of the Street. Bankers were determined not to allow that mistake to rain on their next financial orgy, so that Will Rogers would have had no voice in the days of the ponzi housing bubble and subsequent crash. Things are different now, and mainstreet is even more vulnerable than in the roaring twenties. As a 10th grade dropout, the most powerful pundit of his time saw through the behavior of predatory bankers. And he had the forum with which to warn the nation. In the Great Depression and the times leading up to it, there was a mainstream voice for the people. In the days leading up to our ponzi housing bubble and even after the crash, there is no such powerful journalist. Don't be deceived, Will Rogers would have figured out the current banker schemes just as effectively as he figured out the schemes and scams of his time. Until the mainstream press adopts the powerful words of Will Rogers, you know that the financial powers that be remain in firm control. Until you see words like Will Roger's quotes about banks on your major TV and news publications, you know that your democracy has been taken from you. You can be sure that bad bank behavior will still be with us, with schemes and scams certain to find an evil place for most households in America.It is the author's opinion that the most important service for his country was for Will Rogers, a man of such influence, to take on the banks boldly and advocate for the poor and the disenfranchised. He did this from a conviction that the banks were the cause of the Great Depression. We are not listening to this great man today, and that will enable the bankers to repeat the immoral behavior they have initiated against the people. Read more

"George Washington's Farewell Address" is a historic document that George Washington, the first President of the United States, wrote near the end of his second term. It was published in 1796 and is considered one of the most significant political addresses in American history. Here are a few blurbs summarizing the key aspects of the Farewell Address: Read more

2016 update to Grassroots Journalism, second edition Read more

Written by William Colby, a former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, this article from the CIA's "Studies in Intelligence" relates Colby's mission into Norway during WWII with the OSS. An interesting account of irregular warfare and sabotage against the Nazi war machine. Read more

Step into the captivating world of Jacqueline Kennedy, an iconic figure whose life journey transcends the boundaries of time and continues to inspire generations. In "Jackie Kennedy: The Enduring Legacy of Jacqueline Kennedy - A Biography," delve into the enchanting tale of a woman who wielded elegance as her armor and resilience as her shield.From her privileged upbringing in high society to the fateful meeting that would forever change her destiny, witness the extraordinary rise of a young Jacqueline Bouvier as she blossomed into a woman of intellect, grace, and cultural influence. Follow her path as she captures the heart of a nation, becoming the cherished First Lady who breathed new life into the White House and celebrated the richness of American arts and history.Yet, beyond the glitz and glamour, lies a private Jackie— a woman of intellect, ambition, and creative flair. Uncover her love for literature, her passion for the arts, and her behind-the-scenes pursuits that reveal a more intimate and multifaceted personality.Amidst moments of triumph, this biography unearths the profound tragedies that tested her spirit. From the heart-wrenching loss of her beloved husband, President John F. Kennedy, to personal griefs endured in private, witness how she summoned a remarkable strength that captivated a nation during times of sorrow.In this book Irene T. Tully masterfully weaves the threads of history, taking readers on an unforgettable journey through Jackie's life, her timeless fashion legacy, and her lasting impact on American culture. Delight in the anecdotes that reveal a woman of poise and wisdom, whose unwavering devotion to preserving history and promoting the arts endures as an inspiration to us all.With elegance and grace, this biography presents the legacy of Jacqueline Kennedy—an enduring symbol of courage, resilience, and timeless style, whose life story continues to shine as a beacon of inspiration in the annals of history.Grab your copy now! Read more

This is an open letter to JP2 from the leader of the Belgian fascists. Read more