In Rockwall, Texas, since 1987, I have engaged in various elections. Recent discontent arose from the Rockwall ISD Bond Election due to high property taxes. Effective ISD Trustees should possess management skills, overseeing budgets rather than promoting administration. Encouraging business-minded candidates can improve governance, reflecting a positive trend in American politics.
Category Archives: finance
Money, Money, Money, Bitcoin
The content discusses the moral teaching of Matthew 6:19-20 about valuing spiritual wealth over material possessions. It highlights Willie Sutton, a notorious bank robber known for his charming demeanor. Additionally, it details significant cryptocurrency thefts, including a $1.5 billion hack attributed to North Korean hackers and major U.S. government seizures of stolen cryptocurrency.
The Texas Gold-Backed Dollar
The Texas Bullion Depository, authorized in 2015, serves as a state-managed facility for storing precious metals, aiming to support a Texas gold-backed currency. This currency seeks to mitigate inflation risks and provide privacy. Economic forecasts indicate potential recessions, prompting calls to support protective legislation for Texas citizens.
Casino Texas? No, thank you.
The message to Rep Pat Fallon expresses concerns over President Biden’s Executive Order 14067, which could lead to total federal control of finances through a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). The author argues that such digital currencies threaten individual freedoms and constitutional authority, advocating for Texas’s right to create gold and silver money instead.
Dade Phelan, Rick Perry, and Legalized Gambling
Dade Phelan’s term as Texas House Speaker has been influenced by the gambling lobby, with Mike Toomey, a casino lobbyist, as his chief of staff. Former Governor Rick Perry, who supports gambling interests, has faced criticism for endorsing Phelan. Legalized gambling poses economic risks, particularly for low-income residents, with minimal benefits for education.
In the Age of Information, Ignorance is a Choice
Advocates of church-state separation are ignorant of mankind’s history. The First Amendment does not bar Christian participation in government. The Bill of Rights empowers citizens to oversee and correct government, protecting from tyranny. Plato and Asimov criticize the ignorance and lack of critical thinking in leadership. Luke the Evangelist calls for repentance from ignorance.
Texas Pirate Money
In 2015, Governor Abbott signed a bill to establish a gold bullion depository in Texas, repatriating $1 billion of gold from New York. In 2023, bills to create a gold-backed digital currency failed to pass. The Texas gold-backed digital currency will work similarly to GLINT and other states are also moving toward a gold-backed digital currency. Governor Abbott emphasizes the importance of protecting Texas residents and urges people to educate themselves on the issue and lobby their representatives to support the Texas Gold-Backed Digital Currency bills.
Do you agree? — Inflation is NOT a laughing matter.
Senator Ted Cruz posted on Facebook a warning against #BidenFlation, the inflation of the US dollar since January 6, 2021. 18% of respondents to Senator Cruz’s post think inflation is a laughing matter. Facts are what they are. Who’s laughing now?
Central Bank Fiat Currency: As Yoda would say, “Clear, your mind must be, if you are to discover the real villains behind this plot.”
The author discusses various financial matters, notably the history and risks of fiat currency, the role of the Federal Reserve, and the development of digital currencies. The author criticizes the Fed’s “responsible” management of digital assets, underscores the need for congressional approval for issuing digital dollars, and expresses personal concern over a Central Bank Digital Currency. Furthermore, the author highlights possible surveillance risks associated with China’s Digital Yuan.
Young Americans: A Look Into Your Future By Way Of My History
The writer reflects on the history and misuse of Social Security Numbers (SSNs), citing their original purpose to track lifetime earnings for retirement benefits. He recalls when Holiday Inn used SSNs as loyalty numbers, expressing concern over potential privacy violations. He touches on labor laws, personal work history, and comments on unnecessary SSN requests from various organizations. He also discusses social attitudes towards SSNs referencing biblical context and hints at potential risks with digital currencies.
John N. White 