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Through the words of many wise people, Truth be Told will search for the threads that can illuminate our current societal debates and issues with truth, whether it be American style health care, public education, the free market versus socialism, the vagaries of Wall Street, U.S. foreign policy or any other issue that emerges. Tying history and common sense to current events, we will visit the wisdom, knowledge and understanding of notable historians, economists, presidents and everyday men and women as we seek to find and tell the truth.

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  • Some believe that property is the root of all evil and that it is simply not fair for some to have while others do not.

    Property rights: fair or unfair

    Some believe that property is the root of all evil and that it is simply not fair for some to have while others do not. Published 3:59 p.m. July 6, 2010 - Comments

     
  • Strong and impressive non-white heroes are emerging in America, particularly blacks.They are breaking out of shackles, in some ways created by revised history that made blacks look like unique victims of white supremacy. Story after story is emerging of strong black figures from the past and today.

    Blacks reclaiming their place in the fight for America

    Strong and impressive non-white heroes are emerging in America, particularly blacks.They are breaking out of shackles, in some ways created by revised history that made blacks look like unique victims of white supremacy. Story after story is emerging of strong black figures from the past and today. Published 12:46 p.m. July 1, 2010 - Comments

     
  • Is the problem really not enough taxes, wealth concentration, and lax regulation? Understanding economics is tough for the layman like me, but it is not too hard to find that freely operating markets and moderate taxation are common denominators in the good times. During these times, our leaders conducted government more like umpires and less like micro-managers.

    Taxes and regulation: An economic history

    Is the problem really not enough taxes, wealth concentration, and lax regulation? Understanding economics is tough for the layman like me, but it is not too hard to find that freely operating markets and moderate taxation are common denominators in the good times. During these times, our leaders conducted government more like umpires and less like micro-managers. Published 10:52 a.m. June 24, 2010 - Comments

     
  • Poor Helen Thomas exemplifies why America does, in fact, have the highest quality of life the world over.

    Helen Thomas and American quality of life

    Poor Helen Thomas exemplifies why America does, in fact, have the highest quality of life the world over. Published 11:34 a.m. June 10, 2010 - Comments

     
  • We need an outspoken and bold leader like Cicero in these times seemingly dominated by moral bankruptcy, brokenness, and fanaticism.

    The culture of brokenness

    We need an outspoken and bold leader like Cicero in these times seemingly dominated by moral bankruptcy, brokenness, and fanaticism. Published 12:40 p.m. May 21, 2010 - Comments

     
  • Opponents of the Arizona illegal immigration law enforcement bill and all other recent efforts to fix immigration problems are calling it racisit, or potentially racist.

    Illegal immigration enforcement

    Opponents of the Arizona illegal immigration law enforcement bill and all other recent efforts to fix immigration problems are calling it racisit, or potentially racist. Published 3:54 p.m. May 14, 2010 - Comments

     
  • The American formula for greatness was simple. If you believe America can be great again, know the key principles and history. If you think it should be fundamentally transformed, take a look at the key principles and history before you jump on the bandwagon.

    American principles and history: the basics

    The American formula for greatness was simple. If you believe America can be great again, know the key principles and history. If you think it should be fundamentally transformed, take a look at the key principles and history before you jump on the bandwagon. Published 2:13 p.m. May 7, 2010 - Comments

     
  • Should America cling to the principles of a constitutional republic or break free and embrace European style social democracy?

    Constitutional republic or social democracy: What does it mean?

    Should America cling to the principles of a constitutional republic or break free and embrace European style social democracy? Published 12:10 p.m. April 30, 2010 - Comments

     
  • If Americans no longer felt confident that the property they purchased belonged to them or the contract they signed was binding, what would happen to our society?

    Protecting the rule of law is a bipartisan issue

    If Americans no longer felt confident that the property they purchased belonged to them or the contract they signed was binding, what would happen to our society? Published 11:13 a.m. April 20, 2010 - Comments

     
  • Death and taxes are the only things certain, said Ben Franklin. Excessive taxation prompted by massive debt and entitlement programs might be the death of America. Take a brief look at America's tax history on this 2010 tax day.

    Debt is slavery but more taxation is not the key to freedom

    Death and taxes are the only things certain, said Ben Franklin. Excessive taxation prompted by massive debt and entitlement programs might be the death of America. Take a brief look at America's tax history on this 2010 tax day. Published 1:25 p.m. April 15, 2010 - Comments

     
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