‘Sustainable development’ for ’Nooga not lococentric, but globocentric
Don Casey defends genuine local economy in a Chattanooga lecture. The following is an abstract of a talk by a noted free market advocate March 16 in Chattanooga. Don Casey lectures worldwide about global agendas foisted on American states and cities under the theory of “sustainable development.” He touches our interests on several important points. […]
How localist perspective accounts for aliens, illegals in Chattanooga
King Solomon, seen here wisely settling the dispute over the prostitute’s baby, prayed that when God’s people go into an alien land as captives in punishment for sin, their masters will treat them kindly; “[G]rant them compassion before those who took them captive, that they may have compassion on them” (1 Kings 8:50). By David […]
Food freedom lights way to exit for U.S. cultural, economic disaster, II
A boy clutches a chicken; citified boys suppose chickens come from grocery store meat departments. (Photo Growchattanooga.org) Please read Part I of Franklin Sanders’ interview with Joel Salatin. Joel Salatin is at the cutting edge of the food freedom movement, the family farm’s rebirth, and the New Agriculture, holistic farming that works with nature instead […]
City’s self-identity via a free market might boost voter rates in outyears
The 16 percent turnout among 111,324 registered voters in Chattanooga tells of despair, but of a kind that suggests good things ahead. In the low election turnout there arises the possibility that politics have faded, that the great hope in the voice of the people has weakened, that the inspiration poured into the modern welfare […]
What’s your lover’s love language? Or, a sweet angle on local economy
Seth Huffman, 19, and Kelsey Stansell, 18, both of Chattanooga, plan to marry in June and are reading a book on “love languages.” By David Tulis The men at Panera Posse the other morning considered the work of Gary Chapman, whose “love language” books have been such a help to Christians understanding their mates and […]
Promises are a hallucinatory drug; it doesn’t matter Uncle can’t pay
Ida May Fuller was the first person to get a Social Security check. She paid in$24.75. Her check is for $22.54. She collected $22,888.92 in Social Security benefits. By Gary North Garynorth.com Here is the first political jingle I ever heard. “They promise you the sky. They promise you the earth. But what’s a Republican […]
Yes, free market concepts affect city council job, candidate Grohn says
Larry Grohn, a tea party activist, explores his free market ideas in a bid for a seat on the Chattanooga city council. He and his wife, Carol, chat with a visitor in front of their house. Our interest in liberty and the free market takes us to Larry Grohn, who has been sitting in on […]
Area power co-op a model for city investment club; profit paid as rebate
Technicians provide electrical service to a neighborhood. They work for Volunteer Energy Cooperative just east of Chattanooga. A co-op model used by VEC could be ideal for creating an internal market for capital in Chattanooga, with profits paid in terms of rebates, discounts or refunds. Chattanooga could create investment co-op along lines of Volunteer Energy […]
Noogacentric path more brightly lit in Shuman ‘local economy’ book
Michael Shuman, in this 27-minute chat, sketches out the main ideas of local economy. Local economy is about us. National economy is about them. In simplifying my theory to these few words, you see why the ideas of local economy and free markets are compelling. They aren’t about mere economics. But more. We come now […]
Times Free Press backing of Johnson boost for liberty, local economy
Our interest in free markets and local economy develops along two lines, one defensive and one offensive. The offensive line of thought builds up the concept of local economy, personal responsibility and an interest in the other that is a fruit of God’s grace and Christianity. It invites. It persuades. The defensive is, shall we […]