Geopolitics, Tech & MarketsJuneteenth: No, America's Wealth Wasn't Built By Slaves - Slavery Held Us BackThere's a reason the North wiped out the South: free men create, innovate and prosper, slavery freezes development in place. By 1861, the difference was stark. Rod D. MartinJun 19, 2025∙ Paid58916ShareDon’t miss my video “What Trump’s Critics Don’t Get About His Iran Strategy.” What Trump's Critics Don't Get About His Iran StrategyRod D. Martin·Jun 18Read full storyThis post is for paid subscribersSubscribeAlready a paid subscriber? Sign inPreviousNext