200 Bicentennial

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Who would have known when we started that you would be bombarded with all of these provocative concepts that explain the secrets of the world, yet there's still more:</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">1. The manifestations of self-reliance change with the times.</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">2. Productivity is the single most important ingredient of a vibrant, growing society.</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">3. Public campaign financing is one group of people trying to force their beliefs onto another.</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">4. Demonstrations by those who abuse the courtesy of others are counterproductive.</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">5. Oil is the closest thing to a magic elixir the world has ever known.</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">6. Middle Class is more a perception than a number.</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">7. Home ownership may no longer be part of The American Dream.</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">8. Toll roads are a great deal for The Rich.</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">9. Walmart is the physical battle-line between liberty & socialism.</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">And remember: you may get your news somewhere else but take your advice from me, the Wysest Myn in the Wyrld.</p>