China holds 220 million American voter files — and your government hid it. Trump declassified it all last night, hours after Barbara called it on the show. The blockade, the coverup, the SAVE Act — and your questions, answered live.
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In this week's episode of Promethean Action's class, host Tony Papert is joined by Robert Ingraham who discusses 'The Massachusetts Miracle'. The conversation delves into the origins of the American system, the economic and religious foundations laid by the Massachusetts Bay colonists, and how President Trump aims to revive these principles today. Ingraham highlights the pivotal role of figures like John Winthrop and the establishment of the Saugus Iron Works, showcasing early advancements in American industry and science. Additionally, he explores the Massachusetts Mint's creation of the pine tree shilling and its impact on the colony's economy. The session concludes with a detailed examination of British attempts to stifle American manufacturing and impose a slave-labor economy, leading to the essential motives behind the American Revolution.
00:00 Introduction to Promethean Action's Weekly Class
00:11 Overview of the Massachusetts Miracle
03:06 The American System and Its Revival
08:04 The Role of Religion in the American System
11:26 The Pilgrims' Vision for a New Society
21:20 The Establishment of the Saugus Iron Works
30:47 Scientific Contributions of Early American Leaders
39:04 Economic Challenges and the Pine Tree Shilling
51:09 British Suppression of American Industry
01:00:36 Conclusion: The True Cause of the American Revolution
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