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Here is a thought provoking video about the stimulus package, Congress, the Constitution and many other topics.



I disagree with some of it, especially mandatory service. If the founders wanted mandatory service or English as the national language, they would have put it in the Constitution. Require a bunch of 18 year olds to join the military and you are begging for another war or more police actions. The US simply cannot afford to be the world's policeman.

The video also left out a discussion of money and gold that would have been interesting. However, most of what was said about Congress and spending rings a big bell.

Millions of people have played this video, and it is a good topic for discussion this 4th of July weekend.

Mike "Mish" Shedlock
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