Category Archives: Jeff Thomas

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

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Prove You’re Not a Terrorist

Prove You’re Not a Terrorist By Jeff Thomas, International Man Recently, France decided to crack down on those people who make cash payments and withdrawals and who hold small bank accounts.  The reason given was, not surprisingly, to “fight terrorism,” … Continue reading

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I Owe My Soul

I Owe My Soul By Jeff Thomas, International Man In 1946, an American singer, Merle Travis, recorded a song called “Sixteen Tons.”  The song told the story of a poor coal miner in Kentucky, who lived in a small coal … Continue reading

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The Successor to Keynes

The Successor to Keynes By Jeff Thomas, International Man Europe is abuzz with Capital in the Twenty-First Century by French economist Thomas Piketty, released in Europe in March of this year and now a best-seller.  It has since crossed the Atlantic and … Continue reading

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