Greetings Mr. Millican,
My name is Keith and I just listened to your nine minute speech on your ideals on helping to improve our great country. Yes, I am an American and I am also registered as an independent for my own personal beliefs. I am moved by your words to better this nation, however I would like some insite as to what plans you have for our financial situation concerning home values and the trade strength of our once "mighty" dollar.
Thank you,
Keith
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Friday, February 22, 2008
National Debt Email Sent to Mr. Millican
Dear Mr Millican:
What cost $1.00 in 1938 would cost $14.30 in 2007. According to http://www.westegg.com/inflation/
Therefore, adjusted for inflation the national debt in 2007 was much smaller than the national debt in 1938.
But the chart on your site makes it look as if the national debt in 2007 was larger than the national debt in 1928.
Thus the chart on your site is very incorrect.
Actually, it's very much more complicated than that. A loaf of bread cost about eight cents in 1938. But that was a larger percentage of personal income for most American families in 1938 than the cost of a loaf of bread is today. And the unemployment rate in 1938 was about 25%.
For example, my mother never worked a day in her life. My father (born in 1905, or something like that) was a lawyer, and he and his friends thought of themselves as upper class. (I won't say "middle class" because Lou Dobbs uses that term to mean those at the bottom of the economic scale, not those in the middle.) However, their suburban houses would fit into the "family room" of most suburban houses today. And most families had only one automobile. As in the case of my father, it may have been a Cadillac, but it was the only family car. The things people think they "need" has increased even faster than incomes have increase.
And, of course, as the population grows and people around the world get richer, the price of those things whose quantity can never increase goes through the roof. For example, the best French wines.
But to accurately report even the rough data for the national debt, you need to find a chart that is adjusted for inflation. As it is, you are reporting a "fact" that is both meaningless and dishonest.
A lot of people would like to earn a 2007 income and pay 1938 prices. But that is impossible.
With every best wish,
J. Rogozinski
What cost $1.00 in 1938 would cost $14.30 in 2007. According to http://www.westegg.com/inflation/
Therefore, adjusted for inflation the national debt in 2007 was much smaller than the national debt in 1938.
But the chart on your site makes it look as if the national debt in 2007 was larger than the national debt in 1928.
Thus the chart on your site is very incorrect.
Actually, it's very much more complicated than that. A loaf of bread cost about eight cents in 1938. But that was a larger percentage of personal income for most American families in 1938 than the cost of a loaf of bread is today. And the unemployment rate in 1938 was about 25%.
For example, my mother never worked a day in her life. My father (born in 1905, or something like that) was a lawyer, and he and his friends thought of themselves as upper class. (I won't say "middle class" because Lou Dobbs uses that term to mean those at the bottom of the economic scale, not those in the middle.) However, their suburban houses would fit into the "family room" of most suburban houses today. And most families had only one automobile. As in the case of my father, it may have been a Cadillac, but it was the only family car. The things people think they "need" has increased even faster than incomes have increase.
And, of course, as the population grows and people around the world get richer, the price of those things whose quantity can never increase goes through the roof. For example, the best French wines.
But to accurately report even the rough data for the national debt, you need to find a chart that is adjusted for inflation. As it is, you are reporting a "fact" that is both meaningless and dishonest.
A lot of people would like to earn a 2007 income and pay 1938 prices. But that is impossible.
With every best wish,
J. Rogozinski
We All Want the Same Thing
America is in real trouble, I agree. We must unite to stop the North American Union. Why not lead the effort to unite all of the independent candidates and Congressman Ron Paul, who all want the same thing: a return to the Constitution, freedom and truth. We will not win this fight unless we all unite.
N. Cone
N. Cone
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Comment From the Conservative Times
Mr. Millican or one of his supporters has been posting at our website, www.conservativetimes.org. At the website I have asked a couple of times what Mr. Millican's views are on foreign policy. Is he for or against the Iraq War? In general is he pro-intervention or anti-intervention? We would appreciate a reply. We will even be happy to post it as a Guest Author column.
Thanks,
Red Phillips
Thanks,
Red Phillips
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