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WHERE THINGS ARE MADE
WHERE THINGS ARE MADE Have you been going into retail stores and looking at the labels to see where the product is made? I expect the answer to be yes. Chances are you have been doing it for some time. I am in the textile business and almost daily I receive an online copy of Sporting Goods Business, [...]
MOISTURE AND SLEEPING BAGS
MOISTURE AND SLEEPING BAGS There are many reasons why if you are looking to buy a sleeping bag the Wiggy brand sleeping bag is the bag to buy. I could list the reasons, but they are all on the website or on the many websites that people comment on about their Wiggy’s bag. Here I want to discuss [...]
dressing for winter
PREPARING FOR WINTER ACTIVITIES Each year at this time I begin to receive emails or get phone calls from guys wanting advice about what to wear. Based on experience of myself and numerous customers, the very best first layer of clothing, commonly called a base layer, is the fishnet underwear we manufacture. I say manufacture because every [...]
capitalism
Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal" is a collection of essays by Ayn Rand and her associates that presents a moral defense of laissez-faire capitalism, arguing it as the only social system consistent with individual rights and human nature. Key Themes and Arguments Moral Foundation of Capitalism: Rand argues that capitalism is not merely an economic system but a moral one. She posits that it is the only system that recognizes individual rights, including property rights, and allows individuals to act in their rational self-interest. This moral perspective is a central theme throughout the book. 2 Critique of Government Intervention: The book critiques the mixed economy, where government intervention exists alongside free markets. Rand asserts that such interventions lead to economic instability and moral decay, arguing that true capitalism requires a complete separation of state and economics, similar to the separation of church and state. 2 Historical Context and Misconceptions: Rand addresses common misconceptions about capitalism, such as its alleged links to monopolies, depressions, and social injustices. She argues that these issues arise not from capitalism itself but from government interference in the market. 2 Essays and Contributions: The book includes essays by Rand and her associates, such as Nathaniel Branden and Alan Greenspan, covering various topics like the nature of rights, the roots of war, and the persecution of big business. Each essay contributes to a broader understanding of capitalism's philosophical underpinnings and its historical significance. 2 Contemporary Relevance: Although written in the 1960s, Rand's analysis of capitalism and its challenges remains relevant today. She discusses the implications of altruism and collectivism on society and the economy, arguing for a return to pure capitalist principles to foster individual flourishing and societal progress. 2 Conclusion "Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal" serves as a foundational text for understanding Ayn Rand's philosophy of Objectivism and her defense of capitalism. It challenges readers to reconsider their views on capitalism, emphasizing its moral and practical significance in promoting human potential and freedom. The book is not just an economic treatise but a philosophical exploration of the principles that underpin a free society. Without CAPITALISM we cannot have freedom. From what I am reading in the news is that the US government is taking ownership of some private corporations. This leads to fascism. I read this book 30 years ago, it is relevant today, I highly recommend it.
LOSE OF FREEDOM
THE FOLLOWING 2 PARAGRAPHS ARE THE LAST PARAGRAPHS OF THIS ARTICLE. I ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IT AUG.13 2025. IT SHOULD BE REREAD The losing battle for freedom without a moral foundation This is why freedom’s cause continually seems to be losing in the battlefield of ideas. Why IT SHOULS every apparent turn away from collectivism ends up being a [...]
THE UNBELIEVEABLE
THE UNBELIEVEABLE Both of the following articles fit the unbelievable category. I have never heard of these companies until today. The articles are reprinted from Sporting Goods Business published daily on the internet Seawool maker ushers in insulation 09/09/2025 Creative Tech Textile / Hans Global, a company based in Taiwan, will be exhibiting at Premiere Vision next week and [...]
despicable
SOMETHING I HAVE NEVER DONE. For many years I have been asked by company if they can purchase Lamilite to incorporate in their product line. If appropriate I would say yes and send them some samples that I thought appropriate. Not once has this interaction proved workable and in all cases the individuals I had spoken [...]
THE BIG LIE
Ever since Gore made a fortune selling the greatest lie ever perpetrated on the textile industry with the non-existent waterproof breathable material composite large companies in the textile industry have worked diligently to actually create their own waterproof breathable composite. What follows is an explanation of such a product from Polartec that does not work [...]
new special ground pad
SPECIAL SALE ON A GROUND PAD Kok told me we have an inventory of out standard ground pad densified fiber that is 20 inches wide. We are making one size that is 72 inches long and 20 inches wide. We will put the webbing ties as we do our standard ground pads. The cost is $75.00. We have a limited [...]
living the American dream
LIVING THE AMERICAN DREAM; NOT ANY MORE I was the TV character “Opie”. In 1951 at the age of 10 we rented a bungalow in the Catskill mountains outside the town of Ellenville, N.Y. for those who don’t know where I was. The bungalow community was on Briggs Highway [really a two-lane country road]. About a mile up [...]