By Oliver DeMille Globalization is changing the demand on governments around the world. Since the advent of the nation-state in 1648, the purpose of national government has been to protect its citizens from attack by international forces and domestic criminals. Local government has focused on providing the various needs of citizens as deemed … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2012
Two Kinds of Voters
February 27, 2012 by 2 Comments
By Oliver DeMille There are two kinds of voters: Traditionalists and Pragmatists. Knowing the difference is vital—especially during election years. It helps us be better voters and guardians of freedom. The 2012 elections—local, state, and national—are pivotal to freedom. If we learn to understand the differences between these types of … [Read more...]
An Interesting Election Trend Could Change Everything
February 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Oliver DeMille Independents are swinging their support of Republican candidates to more support of President Obama in the 2012 election. This is a huge change from the past three years. Independents put Republicans into control of the House in the historic election of 2010, and they have leaned strongly against President Obama since the … [Read more...]
The Grand Strategy for 2012
February 20, 2012 by 2 Comments
By Oliver DeMille 1. Two Speeches Several years ago I spoke at a seminar on international affairs and I predicted that in the next few years the United States would adopt a new Grand Strategy. I outlined America’s historical Grand Strategies, from Constitutionalism (1789-1820) and Manifest Destiny (1820-1900) to Nationalism (1900-1945) and … [Read more...]
How to “Hold the Reins” of Government Tightly
February 17, 2012 by 1 Comment
By Stan Szczesny "Stick to your objectives and examine the results to see how they match; take hold of the handles of government carefully and grip them tightly." -Han Fei Tzu, translated by Burton Watson It is the way of an enlightened people never to allow their representatives to speak words that cannot be matched by results. When … [Read more...]
