The 50 year mortgage: A new path to increased family debt


The affordability of housing is a issue that has plagued several administrations of the US government. Many solutions have been tried, and the negative impacts on the average family have generally far outweighed any benevolent intent. There are several reasons for this, but one common factor is that none of these solutions have ever attempted … More The 50 year mortgage: A new path to increased family debt

Capitalism and the Family


by Jeb Smith Capitalism began to emerge during the 14th century, as towns and the merchant class became prominent economic and political forces. During that period, the bulk of the people lived very localized lives in agrarian, self-sufficient, small villages. In this setting, the extended family and like-minded individuals, “united wholes,” as Thomas Aquinas referred … More Capitalism and the Family

Let’s Play Monopoly: Capitalist vs Socialist


by Jeb Smith Socialism and capitalism are not at war with each other—they are in cahoots with each other. They have formed that unholy alliance, the servile state—big government propped up by big business, and big business propped up by big government.-Dale Ahlquist et al.The Hound of Distributism: A Solution for Our Social and Economic … More Let’s Play Monopoly: Capitalist vs Socialist

Find Yourself?


by Jeb Smith Whenever I hear politicians, government educators, advertisers, media types and the like tell young Americans to “go find themselves,” I always wonder why. What is behind it, what is this perspective seemingly unique to white liberal societies, and what is the intent to push it on youth? It is much more than … More Find Yourself?