Author Archives: MN Gordon
The Ghost of Mao Zedong
“Let a hundred flowers bloom.” – Mao Zedong Someone screamed “fire” in a crowded theatre in Shanghai about a month ago. For whatever reason the audience was on edge. Perhaps they were watching a suspense thriller, or maybe a horror … Continue reading
How the World Becomes Unrecognizable
Ninety three percent of Americans believe Elvis Presley is dead. That means 7 percent believe he’s still alive. The real insight here is that 7 percent of Americans are morons. The secondary insight is that a statistical result of 93 … Continue reading
Stars and Stripes
“There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured by what is right with America,” remarked President Bill Clinton in his inaugural address, shortly after reciting the oath of office in late January 1993. What he meant by this … Continue reading
The Economic Alamo
The Economic Alamo By Jeff Thomas, International Man “And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.” – Luke 2:1, New Testament “Since the beginning … Continue reading
