Alan Greenspan: THE AGE OF TURBULENCE - Commentary

"In my study of Alan Greenspan I see that the cosmopolitan world is obsessed with growth especially growth in interest rates which in effect is usury. I see Mr. Greenspan as seeking the balance which I feel is much more important as in the human body; as in the basic household and in every higher sphere. Growth like a cancer can rapidly destroy an organism unless it is considered a healthy form of growth. After a certain point all organisms age and growth begins to decline. It is the same with all entities. That is why it becomes increasingly necessary for the nations to grow as a global unit finding the balance instead of clutching separatist and isolated realms controlled and stifled by the limitations of emotionally and traditionally driven populist agenda." —Wildfeather


My Recent Amazon Commentary:

"In view of the turbulence of the twentieth century, one may find it easy to embrace conspiracy theories of government, banking and nefarious systems of world domination. But, perhaps there are other less understood factors which may account for the events of our recent history. One hundred fifty pages into Mr. Greenspan’s classic work, “The Age of Turbulence”, I now find that I must shift my thinking. Mr. Greenspan may well be the Thucydides of this age. In reconstructing detailed summaries of scores of important events in the modern history of the United States, he gives clear instructions and definition regarding the financial behavior of our people and our markets. His explanations are an applied econometric survey of our recent past. His invaluable revelation of the thinking and beliefs of key administrators of those times will serve to enlighten the student of politics and finance for many years to come. This contribution is an honest document of the wisdom of a man who possesses the refinement of a Julliard graduate, a close friend of Ayn Rand, a successful Wall Street executive, and a brilliant and courageous Colombia University scholar whose willingness to stand in the face of strong and at times potentially lethal opposition is inspiring to say the least. His memoirs will serve mankind well and in my view is worthy of the highest praise.

In keeping with high standards of accuracy and truth, most probably attributable to his Levitical heritage, which is the origin of the tradition of Sacred Scripture, this work in my view is academically reliable and useful for teaching and correction. “The Age of Turbulence”, if understood and pondered by the wise, will render necessary questions and answers, but perhaps more importantly, will manifest tools and examples of profound leadership necessary to accomplish the goals of the oncoming years. We the people will ultimately receive what we deserve for better or for worse. It was never your job, Mr. Greenspan, to keep us from making, heal us of, or compensate for our mistakes. I believe that your wisdom served to provide stability in the face of the changing times which in my view is grounded upon one’s ability to feel, balance and know precisely when to let go. These elements it seems have always been evident in your work. It is with humbleness, awe and trepidation that I proceed further into “The Age of Turbulence.”" —Wildfeather