Capitalism, thinking of the other, is based on Christianity

Ustream and Hot News Talk Radio 1240 My show and this website argue for the simple premise that capitalism and the free market are based on the template of Christainity, which says, “I am here to help you.” 8 minutes. Tweet Pin It

Judges give cheerful defense of democratic processes, states’ rights, federalism

Lesbians march in Boston in 2008, having converted laws and state government to their perspective. (Photo massresistance.org) By David Tulis The authority of states and their peoples to define marriage is being cheerfully upheld by an appellate opinion in Cincinnati that make clear marriage laws such as Tennessee’s are rational, imposed not with bigotry but […]

We hope in local economy because it matters not who controls U.S. senate

The walking bridge in Chattanooga is full of pedestrians during a holiday crowd, many of whose members believe GOP control of the U.S. senate is important. Charles Hugh Smith Please don’t claim anything changes if one party or the other is in the majority. Anyone clinging to that fantasy is delusional. If you really think […]

When companies export profit from local economy, negative multiplier effect kicks in

The sun sets in Hixson upon retail shops that energize two sorts of clientele. By Alfred Adask In 1999 Drs. William Heffernan, Robert Gronski, and Mary Hendrickson (professors in the Department of Rural Sociology at the University of Missouri) presented a paper entitled ““Concentration of Agricultural Markets”” to the National Farmers Union. That paper outlined […]

Judges proposal urges give up gold for pyrite; an election roundup

Barbara Foster, left, of Chattanooga, and Lauren Smith of Soddy-Daisy enjoy an early voting experience Friday at Northgate mall in Chattanooga. By David Tulis Three important constitutional amendments on the ballot give us common people a chance to defy the will of the elites  whose concentration of power secures their economic security and that of […]

Listen in as Mrs. Beecher uses ‘local economy’ to sell to small shops

Local economy ideas help in sales pitches. By David Tulis Local economy is a winning idea that helps local businesses sell themselves to members of the shopping public. I am developing this idea of local economy with your help, and I appreciate your seeing the brightness in the connection between a Christian worldview and free […]

Governor pretends resistance to gay tide, quickly calls it quits in Wisconsin

Gov. Bill Haslam meets with state regulators in August 2013. (Photo Tn.gov/governor) For us, it’s over in Wisconsin. The federal courts have ruled that this decision by this court of appeals *** is the law of the land and we will be upholding it.” — Gov. Scott Walker [I have been considering our situation in […]

Local economy implies you have a Plan B as crisis builds

Many charts about national economy suggest it is not sustainable. (Graphic Oftwominds.com) [Local economy is an idea that bears closer investigation because it carries along the idea that each of us must have a backup plan if national economy buckles and drags down our current mortgaged comforts and routines. My argument is that we should […]