Fighting Plunder with Plunder in Poland by Jacob G. Hornberger February 1, 1990 After more than forty years of suffering under socialism, the Polish people finally have an opportunity to pursue economic freedom. Yet, every indication is that the new Polish government intends to pursue the same old hackneyed ideas of plunder which caused so much misery and despair. Rather than immediately eliminate the immoral impediments to economic progress which have plagued ...
1972 VMI Valedictory Address by Jacob G. Hornberger May 21, 1972 Oliver Wendell Holmes wrote, "Old time, in whose bank we deposit our notes, Is a miser, who always wants guineas for groats. He keeps all his customers still in arrears By lending them minutes and charging them years." Governor Holton, General Irby, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, gentlemen of the corps, and Brother Rats: How could four years take so long ... and yet pass ...