The Need for the Small Groups

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As much as the individual is highlighted as the principle social unit, the small group has always played a major role in the formation of the human personality throughout history. Uphold Marriage and the Family; Uphold Society: Sign the Return to Order Petition This is especially true of the family and then other small groups. … Read more

How the Industrial Revolution Created the Masses

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Communist agitators constantly referred to “the masses” as an essential component of their revolution. However, they did not invent the masses or even create them. Rather, the masses are a product of modern society with its mass media, mass markets and mass production. Author Lawrence Friedman traces the masses to the Industrial Revolution when he … Read more

When Mass Production Backfires

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The problem of mass production is not that there is too much demand for production but rather too much supply. There is the constant danger of glutted markets. This in turn leads to the need to create demand. Uphold the Family; Uphold Society: Sign the Return to Order Petition As author Mark C. Taylor notes: … Read more

The Origins of America’s Debt Culture

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The mid-twentieth century was really the origin of America’s culture of debt. Prior to that time, debt was looked upon as enslaving and even shameful. It was only by the clever crafting of debt as an entitlement that Americans embraced credit wholeheartedly. Uphold Marriage and the Family; Uphold Society: Sign the Return to Order Petition … Read more

The Marketing Boom of the Great Depression

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Some have the mistaken impression that the Great Depression greatly discouraged commercialization. With the lack of earnings by most workers, it is assumed that marketing was suppressed until more prosperous days. Uphold Marriage and the Family; Uphold Society: Sign the Return to Order Petition What happened was quite the contrary. Less money in the market … Read more

Why We Need Temperance Not Regulation

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Above all, we must realize that it cannot be stopped by imposing draconian laws upon the economy since this would only end up strangling all commerce. The only solution to this intemperance is a corresponding temperance. Read the popular article: We Must Resist the Temptation to Secession As Edmund Burke notes: “Men of intemperate minds … Read more

How Many Smart Phones Are Enough?

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Written by Ivan Serrano. In today’s world, we pretty much eat, live, and breathe technology. Whether we’re utilizing our mobile phones to take us to the best burger joint in the city, shopping, managing social media, or organizing our busy schedules, there is no doubt that technology holds a permanent place in the world. While … Read more

Defending True Marriage With the Heroism of Martyrs and Crusaders

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2015 March for Marriage Flyer: With the constancy of the martyrs and the combativeness and manly faith of the Crusaders, let us peacefully and legally fight on in defense of the family… This coming June, the Supreme Court of the United States will rule on the lawfulness of same-sex “marriage. In view of previous rulings … Read more

Replace Common Core with Family Dinner

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It is no secret that the American educational system is in disarray. In response, big government just loves to come up with multi-billion dollar, 10,000 page programs to fix the system. This results in programs like the Common Core that aims to make students “career and college ready. Is Technology Ruining Your Life? Take A … Read more

Expanding Hopes in Hazleton

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The event could not have been better timed. The brisk spring afternoon was a welcome change after a long hard winter in Hazleton, Penn. The budding trees awakened hopes of new life and possibilities. From the meeting room on the mountain top restaurant, there was a spectacular view of the Conyngham Valley coming to life … Read more