ON this date in 1939 - During World War II, the U.S. modified its neutrality stance with the Neutrality Act of 1939.

The new policy allowed cash-and-carry purchases of arms by belligerents.

Bun turned to Mr. Purple and said "Huh?? Is it any wonder we are in the current mess we are in when we let capitalism run rampant?"

Mr. P replied "Who has our back? The govt. ought to protect us, not allow the robber barons to capitalize on us."